--- LSU Purple and others (PIX)

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greenfig

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Posted 1406622570	Reply with quote #1

This is the first and only LSU Purple this year. It was rooted last year and I had 3 figs this season that were viciously attacked by the squirrels. This one I covered by a plastic bottle and it survived. The taste is hard to describe. It is somewhere between a melon and light flavored berry. No crunch but very juicy. I would give it 8, but it was highly rated by my wife, 9 out of 10. The fig is quite large. For a comparison, I placed the LSU Purple next to a Panachee and Pastilliere. Enjoy! Attached Images lsu_purple_1.JPG (246.55 KB, 47 views) lsu_purple_3.JPG (110.91 KB, 45 views) lsu_purple_4.JPG (123.51 KB, 28 views) lsu_purple_5.JPG (118.54 KB, 23 views) lsu_purple_6.JPG (123.73 KB, 21 views) __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

jdsfrance

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Posted 1406625167	Reply with quote #2

Hi greenfig, Congrats ! That panache ... wouhaou ! What a beautiful flesh ! I think I need to give a try to that strain, although here in my zone7, it will be hard to get it to fruit properly! How big and old are those trees ? Your pastiliere is beautiful as well, but I'm surprise you're already having them ... But you're in Zone10 so that may explain this ! This is something I like : Tasting different strains in the same meal ! You can than really better appreciate the different flavors ! __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

Luke

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Posted 1406632044	Reply with quote #3

They look fantastic, I bought a panachee at a local Italian garden center for €13.00 and planted it over there can't wait to taste some of its fruit. Thanks for the great photos __________________ Luke 8b, England. Wish list: Olympian, Malta black, Nero 600m/400m(Vallecald),Tacoma Violet,

twovkay

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Posted 1406635684	Reply with quote #4

Green fig, thanks for giving such details on the LSU Purple. But I got to tell you the rest of plate of figs looks good too! __________________ Von Northern VA 7a

tylerj

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Posted 1406638414	Reply with quote #5

My little 2nd year panachee has about 9 figs growing nicely. I have to say it is a very attractive fig! __________________ London, Ontario zone 6a Wish List: Martinenca Rimada, Genovese Nero AF, Galicia Negra, Brooklyn White

greenfig

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Posted 1406645442	Reply with quote #6

Thank you! Jdsfrance, LSU Purple is in its second year, Pastilliere was rooted past winter, and the Panachee is a 4 year old tree, all potted. They all have different taste profiles. Panachee has the toughest skin. A 10a zone is perfect for figs! I only wish I had enough land to plant them. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Chivas

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Posted 1406649031	Reply with quote #7

Panachee should do well in zone 7 depending on how cool it is, it can be sensitive to lots of rain causing splits though. Great for making jam and drying too. __________________ Canada Zone 6B

Otmani007

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Posted 1406653599	Reply with quote #8

Both figs look fantastic. Just purchased a small LSU Purple from Wellspring and can't wait to add it to my fig garden. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

Joe_Athens1945

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Posted 1406655543	Reply with quote #9

Here in Zone 8A, my LSU Purple has produced what will be its first fig of the year. It is a 3-year old tree that came to me via a nursery in Athens, GA. It is bush-shaped and has over 30 figs on it, give or take, with about 10 of them beginning to show color. So in another week I, wife and granddaughter (assistant fig person!) - and not the birds - will eat them. I will try to post a pic when I pick the first one in a day or 2. Next up: White Triana followed by the San Pietro from JM in Boston, Mass. Ciao, Amici! Joe __________________ Athens, GA USA Zone 7b My young trees in the ground and in pots: Brown Turkey, White Triana JM, Magnolia, Strawberry Verte, Violette de Bordeaux, Panache, UK Brooklyn Dark JP, Ronde de Bordeaux. Wish list: St Rita

greenfig

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Posted 1406658930	Reply with quote #10

Joe, For the best flavor keep the figs on for as long as possible. Good luck with them! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

lampo

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Posted 1406659643	Reply with quote #11

Igor, These are outstanding figs and very nice pictures ! Congratulations. Francisco

Joe_Athens1945

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Posted 1406663854	Reply with quote #12

Quote: Originally Posted by greenfig Joe, For the best flavor keep the figs on for as long as possible. Good luck with them! My plan! :-) __________________ Athens, GA USA Zone 7b My young trees in the ground and in pots: Brown Turkey, White Triana JM, Magnolia, Strawberry Verte, Violette de Bordeaux, Panache, UK Brooklyn Dark JP, Ronde de Bordeaux. Wish list: St Rita

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