blueboy...

Your three young boys will love growing their own trees. Why? Because a fig tree actually does something, and does it quickly. Good to keep a kid interested, and they can literally watch these trees and figs grow from week to week. They will love eating figs that THEY themselves grew, and they'll become the next generation of gardeners.

There is a variety called: "TEXAS BLUE GIANT" ...and it is reported to do well in the Texas heat, and extended growing season. A quick search will get you to the nurseries selling this fig. The fig varieties that you mentioned should all do well in your location. Your climate zone will give you many options.

Have fun, and good luck.

Frank

I started my fig growing from a Celeste tree from my Grandparents house. This year I bought a Champagne which is a LSU variety that is yellow in color. From what I have read the Celeste is the most commonly grown fig in Louisiana. It is the fig I grew up eating. Have you eaten any fresh figs? I would choose a variety that you feel you would enjoy eating.

Thanks for the replies. I've tried 1 fresh fig before like 10 years ago but all I remember of it was, "very sweet"! No idea of what variety it was though. I think it's time I try one again? VDB, Madeira and Celeste from what I've read about them seem worth a try. Anyone with these varieties want to trade a blueberry plant cuttings/young plant?

Blue,

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