Varanasi is a an excellent fig!! It has incredibly soft, almost black skin, a rich strawberry sweetness, and finishes with note of red wine. The texture inside has a unique firmness surrounded by jelly. This is one I’ll be looking forward to eating every day!
This variety is a part of the Lewis Figs (LF) fig collection sourced from AJ's private collection, a prolific fig collector in Texas. This variety is named after the city or landmark where it was found; the country is referenced below. We'll learn more about this variety and it's fruit in the 2025 growing season. You can read more about AJ's private collection here
