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Lampeira Branca (rooted)

Lampeira Branca (rooted)

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Lampeira Branca (also known as Lampa Branca) is a highly productive and prized Portuguese fig variety native to the Algarve region, renowned for its light green to greenish-yellow skin and rich honey flavor. The interior flesh ranges from light amber to deep translucent red, featuring a remarkably juicy, syrupy texture with a smooth melt and a very slight seed crunch. This exceptional biferous variety is highly regarded for fresh eating, drying beautifully for winter storage, and reliably producing two generous crops a year without requiring wasp pollination.
  • Latin Name: Ficus carica
  • Site and Soil: Figs thrive in 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
  • Pollination Requirements: Lampeira Branca is a common-type, self-fertile fig (does not require caprification).
  • Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
  • Size at Maturity: 10-15 ft in height, easily kept smaller with pruning.
  • Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fruit.
  • Ripening Time: Produces an early summer breba crop followed by a heavy main crop in late August through September.
  • Yield: 20-30 lbs. or more per plant on a mature tree.
  • Pests & Diseases: Figs are generally pest and disease resistant. Main crop benefits from a long, warm growing season. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.
  • USDA Zone: 7-10
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