Oatmeal Farm Network | Fig Varietals

Varietal Name	Description	Soil Texture	pH Range	Organic Matter	Salinity Level	Hardiness Zone	Humidity	Water (in/wk)
Adriatic	A light green fig with bright pink-red flesh, known for its excellent sweetness and common use in fig bars.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Alma	A Texas variety with golden-brown skin and rich, honey-flavored flesh. Resistant to splitting and thrives in warm climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Black Mission	A popular fig variety with dark purple-black skin and a sweet, jam-like flavor. Known for its versatility in fresh eating and drying.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Blue Celeste	A variant of the Celeste fig, with slightly darker skin and similar sweet, light flesh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Brown Turkey	Fig (Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey') is an amazing plant species with its beautiful sweet flavored fruits. It has magnificent deep green, lobed and shiny leaves on its branches that can grow up to 15 m high. It is an evergreen plant that like full to partial sun and prefers well drained soil with consistent moisture. This plant is drought tolerant and it flourishes in hot summer climates. The fruits of 'Brown Turkey' are sweet and juicy and can provide delicious jams, jellies, preserves and more. T	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8			9A
Brunswick	A large, elongated fig with bronze skin and pinkish flesh, known for its sweet flavor and good productivity.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Calimyrna	A large, greenish-yellow fig with nutty, amber flesh, often dried and popular for its rich flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Caprifig	A male fig variety used primarily for pollinating female fig trees, not typically consumed.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Celeste	The fig (Ficus carica 'Celeste') is truly amazing. Its unique purple-bronze foliage gives it a shimmering effect in the sun, while its large, sweet fruit is an added bonus. The delicate, light-purple flowers draws pollinators near for a sweet feast. Its an excellent snack for birds, mammals, and people because of its high nutritional content. This tough tree is drought tolerant and can handle partial shade, making it an ideal addition to any garden. Ficus carica 'Celeste' grows quickly and is an	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8			9A
Chicago Hardy	Fig (Ficus carica 'Chicago Hardy') is amazing for its hardiness in cold climates, surviving in temperatures as low as 0°F - much lower than most other fig varieties. It is vigorous and low-maintenance, producing abundant yields of medium-sized, sweet, and delicious fruits in late summer to early fall. These flavorful fruits can be eaten fresh and are also prized for making jams and preserves. The small, heart-shaped, evergreen leaves are deeply lobed and shiny, and when planted in the right loca	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8			9A
Col de Dame	A French variety with dark skin and deep red flesh, considered one of the richest-tasting figs, often grown for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Conadria	A large green fig with pale flesh, bred for resistance to fruit splitting and good flavor for fresh eating and drying.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Desert King (Fig)	A green-skinned, strawberry-fleshed fig, known for producing heavy crops in cooler climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Excel (Fig)	A yellow fig with a sweet flavor, similar to Kadota, often used for fresh eating and drying.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Fiddleleaf Fig	Indoor tree with large, fiddle-shaped leaves.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	High (4% - 6%)	< 2	13B	High	0.75 - 1.25
Ischia	A fig variety with green skin and deep red flesh, known for its sweet flavor and vibrant interior color.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Kadota (Fig)	A green-skinned fig with amber flesh, known for its mild sweetness and common use in canning and drying.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Lattarula	An Italian variety also known as "Italian Honey Fig," with green skin and sweet, light flesh.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
LSU Gold	A yellow-skinned variety developed by LSU, with large fruits and a mild, honey-sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
LSU Purple	Another LSU-developed variety, with dark purple skin and a rich, sweet flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
MAJOAM	Fig (Ficus carica 'MAJOAM' LITTLE MISS FIGGY) is an amazing plant species that is truly unique. Its dark red-purple leaves and small yellow-green fruits have an exotic look that makes it stand out in any landscape. Its small size and compact growth habit make it perfect for small spaces, containers, and even gardens. Plus, it produces an abundance of sweet, delicious fruit. It is also extremely hardy and resilient, tolerating a wide range of conditions and soils. As an added bonus, it is low mai	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8			9A
Marseilles	A light green fig with amber flesh, also known as "Lemon Fig," prized for its sweet, honey-like flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Osborn Prolific	A medium-sized fig with purple-brown skin and amber flesh, known for its sweet, rich flavor and consistent production.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Panache (Fig)	Also known as "Tiger Fig," it has distinctive yellow and green stripes with a sweet, strawberry-like interior.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Petite Negra (Fig)	A dwarf fig variety with dark purple skin and rich, sweet flesh, ideal for container growing.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Ronde de Bordeaux	A small, early-ripening fig with dark skin and sweet, richly flavored flesh, considered one of the best French varieties.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
San Pedro	A two-crop variety producing large, sweet figs, with green skin and a reddish interior, especially suited for warmer climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Texas Everbearing	A productive, brown-skinned variety with sweet, amber flesh, well-suited for southern climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Trojan	A large, light green fig with very sweet, golden flesh, often grown in warm climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Variegated Weeping	A fig variety with variegated leaves and a weeping growth habit.	Loamy Soil	6.6 - 7.3	Moderate (2% - 4%)	< 2	13A	Moderate	50 - 70
Ventura	A green-skinned fig with light amber flesh, known for its mild flavor and good resistance to splitting.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Verte	Also called "Green Ischia," this fig has green skin and intensely sweet, red flesh, popular for fresh eating.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Violette de Bordeaux	A small, dark purple-black fig with intensely sweet, rich flesh, considered one of the best-tasting figs.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Weeping Fig	Indoor tree with glossy leaves and a weeping growth habit.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	High (4% - 6%)	< 2	13B	High	0.75 - 1.25
White Genoa	A large, yellow-green fig with pale pink flesh, known for its sweet, delicate flavor.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate