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	A common variety with brownish-purple skin and amber flesh, prized for its mild flavor and reliable harvests.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
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	A small, purplish-brown fig with sweet, light flesh, often called "sugar fig" due to its high sweetness.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
Chicago Hardy	A cold-hardy fig variety with dark purple-brown skin and sweet, rich flesh, able to survive in colder climates.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
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	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	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	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
Magnolia	A medium-sized fig with bronze skin and sweet, amber flesh, commonly grown in the southern U.S. and used for canning.	Loamy Soil	7.4 - 7.8	Moderate (2% - 4%)	2 - 4	9A	Moderate
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	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	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