My kind of fig pictures, Herman, you always end up with them on a plate.

I agree that LSU Gold is a keeper Herman. I've read that it is supposedly a vigorous tree in growth and production and was surprised when my tree didn't produce until the third year... might well have been the location or soil? Anyhow, yours is doing good with some early production!
I've got two nice airlayers from mine this year. One of my best tasting figs!

Hi Herman,
Could you share your experience on how you winterize your young fig plants in the ground. Thanks.

Paul

Paul:I have more than one way.The best it will work for you is to plant the trees,at30-45 degree with the ground.
Make sure it is high enough so water do not stand next to it.
Bend it down to ground every Fall,Peg it with metal pegs.
Get a half inche plywood in top,over plywood you can put,roofing tar paper,(you can have tar paper under tree too if you have enough.).Cover with soil(in top of plywood) from the side around the tree or some other source.
The tree will grow inclined ,intentionally so it will be easier to peg down,every year.Of course my trees are Bush type,with renewing young trunks every year.
This is a simple Method that will work in cold climates.
If you want to grow it in one trunk style you are on your own,as i do not have experience with that.
Take care

Thanks Herman. I asked because I observed your LSU gold is young & you had it in ground. Right now all my fig plants are in pots & I would be putting some plants in ground next year, probably more than I orginally plan. Anyway it is very useful information for my area & I like the idea of planting them at 30-45 degree.

Paul

Paul Look at the first picture .You will notice the two trees are inclinated,just like i told you.Regards

This year was the first year for fruit from my LSU Gold also. I had both brebas and main crop figs. I will join those who have said this is a keeper. I'm very optimistic about the figs also improving as the tree matures further.

Has anyone seen improvement in the flavor of their LSU Gold figs as the plant matured? I have a potted specimen that is still quite young, it's produced a number of nice figs that are somewhat sweet, but quite watery with a weak overall flavor. We had a lot of rain for a change here in the NC Piedmont, and I've kept the tree sheltered from the strong, late afternoon sun. I'm really hoping the taste will improve with the age of the tree. - Thanks

Hi NC Transplant:I had a new year(third)with LSU Gold.
The same qualities as last year.
Also The same Negative:A little watery,in MY climate.
I find it worth to wait a few more years on this one before i say anything wrong about it.
Best Regards

Where can I purchase LSU fig tree?

I bought the one pictured above (LSU Gold) from Hidden Springs Nursey in Tennessee.

Herman,just a note to let you know my Hardy Chicago and
Marseille blk that I got from you have rooted and will be potted soon in 1 gal containers.Thanks for all information you provide on the forum.I am real excited, especially about the Marseille.
Tom

Well Well,Bad news:My LSU Gold is dead to ground,despite,havy blanchet over,and rain protection.
It did not died last year when it was younger and died now when it was in forth year.
So much for the cold hardy LSU Gold.
LSU University rates it with better cold resistance than Celeste.
On the other hand 2 Celeste the same age are also dead to ground.
This was a bad winter for figs here in NJ,thow the coldest was 6F.
H

Herman, are you still growing lsu gold fig and if so has it improved over time?

Mine is in it's 3rd year and has made some big steps. It has several figs on it, so I'm looking forward to beating the critters to them!

My in the ground L.s.u gold is in it 4's year and the breba's are super big as usely.They need to stay on the tree till they are super soft. They are sure excellent for grilling. The base is watery and the other part makes up for it.Btw the tree is a strong grower and the main crop is doing fine not overly productive.

If you are a expert in fig tasting this is not one to grow,there are a lot of better tasting varieties, so if you like large sizes this is a good choice.

I am mainly interested in a yellow colored fig that will handle zone 7 winters such as celeste and hardy Chicago. These 2 do very well in my climate with very little winter damage, usually none. In all my searching it seems like LSU gold might fit what I am looking for according to Louisiana state. I do not like to do much protection other than heavy mulching so I need cold hardy. I do protect the 1st winter or two till they get established. I know figs gain hardiness with age.

My L.s.u fig is about 9ft tall and still somewhat growing. I just gave my wife 2 very large figs to try again and still the same " flat" tasting for my taste,grilling is a different story. Last year no dyback so is this year winter.Main crop is advancing pretty good.

Are they sweet? Also do you notice any difference in quality between the early and later crop? I know figs always taste best when they get drier weather during ripening. In most years we tend to be dry in August and September which works out in my favor as far as figs ripening.

The main crop taste better but not by much depending by the summer temps and moisture,it is like the magnolia fig. Too much moisture they will split.

I like Stella better,a litle smaller but better tasting.

I notice you are in zone 6b, do you protect your figs in any way? Or any special siting?

chicago,desert king,salc, lsu;gold,deana? and a few others are in ground with no protection other than leave blowing in the fall on some just to get the leaves out of the driveway. Below 10 degrees for a few days it is sayo nara.

I like to cut them down to about 2 feet and not be bother with breba's.My garage has only room for 12 potted figtree's in 25gls containers that are ttooo sensitive for zone 7,that i bring in in late fall with night temp's around 20.

i have made 4wheel trailers home-made that i pull with my atv and then on litle cart for in and out in the spring. I can move those large containers in and out the garage in less then 15 min's with hardly any efford.

How do you like desert king, is it productive? Isnt it a yellow/green type also?

You have a great set up to move your potted figs around. What state are you located? I am in NC.

When i lived in the chicago area i grew only Chicago's and desert king,that was more than 18 years ago and i still have them. I took them with me to Arkansas. I just eat a breba this morning,they are very sweet.

So.. it sounds like desert king is pretty cold hardy. I may have to look into getting that variety. I have heard of it but have never grown or tasted it.

Shane, i said " sweet" but not a strong fig taste.

Shane, I know one thing about Desert King. It's a one crop fig. I've heard it's really good. I have one, but it's really hot here and it doesn't seem to like it.

One crop, two crop I have been eating D.K for a week now,still good till about the end of July.

It looks delicious and productive.