Info on LSU Purple at http://figs4fun.com/fvar-H-L.html#LSU%20PURPLE

They break dormancy, generally, in response to warmer weather, so, if you can predict the weather, you will have a good idea when it will happen. Otherwise, you have to go with the general answer: Springtime. Because of unusually warm weather this winter in San Diego, Some of my trees already have 6-8" of new growth, but others show no signs of life - so variety also plays a part in all of this.

Thanks for that link pitangadiego. Lots of good info on there. My crystal ball says it will be cool at night for another 3 weeks LOL! Btw, I really have enjoyed all your photos on the banana forum the past few seasons :D
~SJN

My LSU Purple already has 6" of growth on it, and what appears to be a Breba fig as well.

I also live in south Louiaiana and although I don't have a LSU Purple I do have a LSU Gold. I ate my last fig off of it in the beginning of November (second crop) and new leaves are just sprouting as of this week. My Magnolia I transplanted 2 weeks ago also has leaves on it.

"gene"
Ain't the South great.

I just checked my fig and it looks like the buds are unfurling and leafing out-yeah.. I found a purple datura that I had potted with a huge dark bud on it ..must gonna be spring..hurry up, hurry up lol.
~SJN and yes the south rocks!