The Smith fig is one of the best varieties for the humid Southern States. This large, flat, yellow fig has deep red flesh and a tight eye that resists splitting and souring. The fruit is very sweet and ripens in July and August. The Smith fig is a superb choice if you\'re looking for a delicious and resilient fig for your southern garden.

Smith Fig History

The Smith fig tree is a variety of fig that has a long and somewhat mysterious history. According to one account, the Smith fig tree has been in the Becnel family of Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana for over 100 years. It is said to be a superior, heirloom variety that has been passed down through the generations.

Another account suggests that the Smith fig tree was originally brought to New Orleans by Croatian immigrants and that the original mother trees were later killed by hurricanes. According to this version of the story, the Becnel Smith fig tree is descended from one of these original trees. It is said that a Louisianan fig expert named Dan visited the descendants of the Croatian family that brought the Smith fig tree to the United States and verified this version of events.

It is not clear which of these stories, if either, is true. It is possible that both stories contain elements of truth, and that the Smith fig tree has a complex and multifaceted history. It is also possible that one or both of these stories are entirely fictional, and that the true origins of the Smith fig tree are unknown.

Without more information, it is difficult to say for certain what the true origins of the Smith fig tree are. However, it is likely that further research and investigation could help to shed more light on this interesting and mysterious fruit.

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