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.
LSU Improved Celeste Fig Variety Features
- A common fig type, which does NOT require caprification
- An unofficial variety from the LSU fig collection
- Produces a breba crop
- Good beginner variety
- Early
- Fairly vigorous grower
- Cold hardy
- Easily produces after die-back
- Reliable producer
- Small ostiole
- A rich sugar fig that can produce berry tones when fully ripe
LSU Improved Celeste Fig Variety Photos
