{"product_id":"lsu-purple-fig-live-plant","title":"LSU Purple Fig — Live Plant","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 LSU Purple Fig (Ficus carica ‘LSU Purple’) — Live Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweet, strawberry-fleshed fruit. Early producer. Bred for the warm South.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e LSU Purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e LSU Purple is NOT the same fig as LSU Tiger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌎 USDA GROWING ZONES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately Zones 7–10, with winter protection recommended toward the colder end of the range.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8–10:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally well suited for in-ground cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be grown in favorable locations, although winter protection is recommended, particularly for young plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZone 6 and colder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Container culture with winter protection is generally the safer option because severe cold can damage or kill above-ground growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLSU Purple was developed for the warm, humid conditions of the southeastern United States. It is productive in warm climates but is not one of the most cold-hardy fig varieties. Customers in colder areas can grow LSU Purple in a large container and move the dormant plant into an appropriate protected location during the coldest part of winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🍈 About This Fig\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLSU Purple was developed through Louisiana State University's fig breeding program and released by the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt produces attractive medium-sized fruit that develops reddish-purple to dark-purple skin with light strawberry-colored flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLSU Purple is also known for being capable of beginning production while relatively young. As the plant matures and becomes established, production and fruit quality can improve considerably. In climates with sufficiently long growing seasons, established plants can potentially produce fruit over an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e😋 Flavor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLSU Purple produces sweet fruit with light strawberry-colored pulp. Fully ripe fruit can develop excellent sweetness and is particularly enjoyable for fresh eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀ Sun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun. Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight, with additional sunlight beneficial for fruit production and ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in fertile, well-drained soil. Mulching around the root zone can help maintain more consistent soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💧 Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while establishing the plant. Avoid severe drought stress during fruit development, but never intentionally keep the roots waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪴 Containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e LSU Purple can be maintained in a large container. Make sure the container drains freely. Container-grown figs generally dry considerably faster during hot summer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e📦 WHEN YOUR FIG TREE ARRIVES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYour fig tree has just spent several days traveling inside a dark shipping box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT immediately take the plant out of the shipping box and place it into full sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEven though established fig trees love sunlight, leaves that have spent several days inside a shipping box need time to readjust to intense outdoor sunlight. Moving a shipped plant immediately into strong direct sun can cause unnecessary stress and leaf burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDay 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpack your plant immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the shipping materials and inspect the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the soil moisture. If the soil is dry, water thoroughly and allow excess water to drain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the plant OUTDOORS in a protected location with bright shade and no intense afternoon sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDays 2–3\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the plant in bright shade or gentle filtered light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the soil moisture daily, but do not keep the pot constantly soaked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter Approximately 3 Days\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin gradually introducing your fig to direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with gentle morning sunlight and gradually increase the amount of direct sunlight it receives over the following several days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT take a newly shipped fig directly from the shipping box and place it into full all-day sunlight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌳 HOW TO PLANT YOUR FIG\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter your fig has recovered from shipping and has been gradually acclimated to outdoor sunlight, it can be planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a location receiving full sun with excellent drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig a hole wide enough to comfortably accommodate the root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant at approximately the same soil level at which the plant was growing in its container unless there is a specific horticultural reason to plant otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackfill the soil and water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures, but DO NOT pile mulch against the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the newly planted fig consistently watered while its root system becomes established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive fertilizer, particularly excessive nitrogen, because it can encourage vigorous leafy growth instead of fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e🌿 FIG TREE CARE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once acclimated, figs perform best in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and thoroughly rather than constantly applying tiny amounts of water. Newly planted trees require additional attention until established. Do not allow the root system to remain constantly saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drainage is important. Figs should not be planted in locations that remain waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic mulch can help conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature. Keep mulch away from direct contact with the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figs can be maintained as either branching trees or multi-stemmed bushes. Remove dead, damaged or crossing growth and prune as needed to control the desired size and shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figs adapt well to containers. Use a sufficiently large container with excellent drainage. Container-grown plants require closer attention to watering and winter temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold tolerance varies considerably among fig cultivars. In colder areas, winter protection may be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e❄️ USDA ZONE \u0026amp; WINTER-HARDINESS NOTICE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUSDA growing zones are guidelines rather than guarantees of winter survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFig survival can be affected by the age and establishment of the plant, duration of cold temperatures, sudden temperature changes, wind exposure, soil moisture, microclimate and winter protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe roots of an established fig may survive temperatures that damage or kill some or all of its above-ground growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGardeners near or beyond the colder limits of a variety can improve their chances by selecting a protected microclimate, mulching, providing winter protection, maintaining the plant as a multi-stemmed bush, or growing it in a container that can be protected during severe winter weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYoung and newly planted figs generally require greater winter protection than mature, established plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yahuah's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624167604523,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/1456\/9771\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c8b342a9-4331-4846-ac5c-88d96b1fb548.jpg?v=1790869752","url":"https:\/\/yahuahsfarm.myshopify.com\/products\/lsu-purple-fig-live-plant","provider":"Yahuahs Farm ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}