The LSU O'Rourke Fig has been disappointing to me. There's just something about this fig that just never wants to give me a fully ripened fig. It's always under ripe no matter if I pick it in September or October.
It's been a very finnicky fig for me for some reason.
It's a small fig at 13.1 grams, that has a celeste like shape.
I want to like this fig very badly but it just doesn't seem to like me for some reason. So far it's been average in taste and poor in productivity.
I'll give it another year and if it doesn't cooperate. I'll use it as root stock.
July is a great time of year for fig lovers! This is when the beginning of fig ripening season begins and it could go well into October depending on your varieties.
Yesterday was a treat. I got to taste 4 different varieties. Olympian, Gene's Vashon, LSU O'rourke, and Desert King
Olympian:
This fig came off of a 3ft tree and was recently placed in ground. It wasn't as juicy as I like but the flavor may improve with age. Overall it's a very productive tree for it's size with such gorgeous looking fruit.
Gene's Vashon:
The Vashon Violet was the best tasting out of this bunch that I had today. The tree is much more mature and has been in ground for about a decade. It was moist and juicy and the flavors were amazing. Very silky and rich. Melony tones.
LSU O'Rourke:
Unfortunately, this fig was knocked off too early by my young gardener helper and didn't get a chance to fully develop it's flavor. What I did taste has great promise though. A nice bit of acid and berry tones. You can taste the greenness of it still though. I love the color of and ribbing on this fig. Until next year young fig.
Desert King:
One of my favorites here in the Northwest. Never fails to impress me how good it is. Very refreshing and flavorful. And filling too. One 90gram fig can satisfy your hunger.
