There are about 800 species Fig trees in the world, but one species called as Ficus carica refers to Fig fruit.
Image 01 - A bottle of jam
The species has several breeding or varieties. 5 well known varieties in our state, Louisiana are:
- Brown Turkey
- LSU AgCenter
- Kadota
- Florentine and Osborne prolific
Each of varieties has unique characteristics. We love breeding from LSU AgCenter, since it is delicious taste and good for making jam.
Image 02 - Ripe fruit, medium size
You may search through internet the recipe and the way for making jam of Fig fruit. Quite easy and straightforward.
Image 03 - Fig fruit hang on tree.
Some neighbors sell both jam and fruit. The price is reasonable, and even cheaper than in the farmer markets.
Image 04 - Fruits start to ripe.
Have you tasted jam and fruit of Fig?
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