{"product_id":"fig-lsu-gold-ficus-carica","title":"Fig 'LSU Gold' (Ficus carica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet Southern Favorite with Golden Skin and Honeyed Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFig 'LSU Gold' is a standout variety developed by the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center for heat, humidity, and productivity in the Southeastern U.S.—and it’s one of the most flavorful golden-skinned figs you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium to large fig ripens to a soft yellow-gold and boasts rich, honey-sweet amber flesh with subtle berry notes. It’s perfect for fresh eating, preserves, or sun-drying. With its vigorous growth, disease resistance, and ability to produce a main crop and occasional breba crop, LSU Gold is ideal for warm-climate gardeners seeking high-yielding, low-fuss fruit trees that shine in edible landscapes and food forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Fig 'LSU Gold'?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eBears large, golden-yellow figs with sweet, honeyed flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eHeat- and humidity-tolerant—bred for Southern gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eReliable main crop producer with occasional early crop (breba)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eLow-maintenance, self-pollinating, and disease-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eIdeal for edible landscaping, containers, or espalier training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLSU Gold prefers full sun and well-drained soil with moderate fertility. Water regularly during dry periods, especially while fruits are forming, but avoid soggy roots. In USDA Zones 8–10, it thrives in-ground; in colder zones, grow it in containers and protect during winter. Prune annually in late winter to shape and encourage airflow and productivity. Figs benefit from a thick mulch layer to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Propagate by hardwood cuttings or air layering. Expect fruit within 1–2 years from planting under ideal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot \/ Single Plant","offer_id":52258717663515,"sku":"B6-FIG-LSU-M","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot \/ 3-Pack (Save 10%)","offer_id":52258717696283,"sku":"B6-FIG-LUS-M-3PK","price":67.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot \/ 6-Pack (Save 15%)","offer_id":52258717729051,"sku":"B6-FIG-LSU-M-6PK","price":127.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/6132\/5083\/files\/LSUGoldFig.png?v=1779764249","url":"https:\/\/eldergroveexotics.com\/products\/fig-lsu-gold-ficus-carica","provider":"Eldergrove Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}