Easton Vasilika
Easton Vasilika is a very good fig variety. However, we have many Adriatics and the tree was in the way of another project, so it’s gone.
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Kesariani
Though the Kesariani fig variety is very cold hardy and productive, it was in a poor location and I have nicer berry figs than another Mt Etna.
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Pellegrino
After growing Pellegrino for a few years, we can tell no difference between it and Longue d’Aout, so we have culled Pellegrino.
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Principles for When to Pick Figs
Note: These are PRINCIPLES, not hard and fast rules.
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Using Rock Dusts for Healthier Fig Trees & Other Plants
This worked well for establishing very dead soil. Now that my trees and other plants are established, it seems unnecessary.
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LV5
We have culled LV5 after trialing it for four full seasons, as it is an unremarkable variety without caprification.
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Izbat an Naj
A unique honey fig, with dried pineapple🍍 & light banana🍌 flavor when fully ripe.
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Dominick
The Dominick fig variety is an excellent Mt Etna, but it was just way too far from the house to keep up with, so it’s been culled.
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LSU O’Rourke
We had just re-located our LSU O’Rourke late in the 2022 season, which made it susceptible to being killed by the 2022 Arctic Blast. Even though it’s an official LSU variety, we just don’t feel the need to replace it, as we have so many other early and much more flavorful varieties.
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LSU Improved Celeste (ICON)
It was difficult to let go of an LSU variety, but in spite of its reliable production, Improved Celeste just doesn’t have a flavor that impresses and it doesn’t like the rain, so we culled it.
