Category: Fruits

Skip the Fig Newtons and opt for the real deal to help prevent constipation problems. Four figs contain over seven grams of fiber and less than 200 calories. Figs can be enjoyed fresh or dried and are perfect for baking. Do fig bars help with constipation? These do not have fiber, but they will not […]

A ripe Kadota fig, is pliable, yellow-green on the outside, and guava pink on the inside. They are sweet, although they bear no resemblance to the taste of honey. What are Kadota figs? Ficus carica ‘Kadota’ An attractive deciduous garden tree with intriguing branching that provides excellent winter character. A reliable fall harvest of especially […]

Newtons are a Nabisco-trademarked version of a pastry (biscuit in the UK) filled with sweet fruit paste. “Fig Newtons” were the most prominent (fig rolls filled with fig paste). They are produced by an extrusion process. Newtons (cookie) Product type Fig roll Owner Mondelez International Produced by Nabisco Country U.S. Introduced 1891 Does Fig Newtons […]

Despite its competition from other Newtons, fig Newtons are still a very popular cookie choice. They are also fairly healthy. Figs are well known for having fiber, which helps with digestion, as well as protein and several vitamins and minerals. Are Fig Newtons a healthy food? Fig Newtons are a processed snack with plenty of […]

The fruits are not toxic, but they don’t taste good! Even when ripe, the fruit of the fiddle leaf fig tree has leathery skin. They are not sweet like the typical figs we consume and are said to range from bland to a bit tart and have an unpleasant mouth-drying effect. Not particularly appetizing! Can […]

Weeping fig (also known as the ficus tree) grows as a large broadleaf evergreen tree in tropical and subtropical climates, but it is more often grown as a houseplant in homes, offices, and featured in interior commercial landscaping. Why are ficus called weeping figs? Why are they known as Weeping Figs though? This is because […]

Harmful “fake” estrogens from cleaning products, the environment, and pesticides on our foods disrupt optimal endocrine function. Dried figs are one of the few foods that help fight off these fake estrogens and help to rebalance your hormones naturally. Are figs good for estrogen? Some foods naturally help remove harmful estrogens, and figs are one […]

Yes the Rubber Plant is (mildly) poisonous to pets and humans. Many Ficus plants including F. elastica have a milky irritating sap in the stems and leaves that can cause gastrointestinal issues if eaten and skin irritation if the sap is allowed to rest on the skin for a time or gets into small cuts. […]

Wait until the figs are ripe to harvest. Figs will not continue to ripen after they are picked like many other fruits. You can tell that it is time for harvesting figs when the fruit necks wilt and the fruits hang down. If you pick a fig fruit too early, it will taste horrible; ripe […]

While figs are perfectly safe for humans, the fruit, leaves and sap of figs and fig trees is toxic to your pet, causing painful symptoms of gastrointestinal and skin irritations. Signs that your pet may have been after your fig tree can include heavy drooling, vomiting, and diarrhea. Are fig tree branches poisonous to dogs? […]

A ripe fig will be soft to the touch when gently squeezed. Unripe figs are still firm. This is because the ripening process has not yet taken place, and the juices and sugars that are produced as the fruit ripens are not fully present. Are fresh figs supposed to be soft? When buying figs, the […]

The fig is the edible fruit of Ficus carica, a species of small tree in the flowering plant family Moraceae. Native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, it has been cultivated since ancient times and is now widely grown throughout the world, both for its fruit and as an ornamental plant. Can you eat Ficus […]

If you read up on weeping fig plant information, you find that the plant prefers well-drained, moist, loamy soil and thrives in a location with bright, indirect sunlight indoors. Outdoors is pretty much the same with a few exceptions. The tree can grow well in full sun to shade. Can you keep a ficus tree […]

Why are they known as Weeping Figs though? This is because of the sensitive nature of the plant. Ficus Benjamina reacts to almost any stress like over or under watering, low light, moving it from one place to another, lack of nitrogen etc. by shedding leaves. Can you eat weeping fig fruit? Can you eat […]

Description/Taste Celeste figs boast a pastel pink flesh that appears to be heavily speckled with tiny seeds. These “seeds” are actually unfertilized fruit ovaries which give the fig its subtle resin like taste. Also known as the Sugar fig, the flesh of the Celeste fig has a rich, honey sweet flavor. Are Celeste figs sweet? […]

Depending on the variety, figs taste of three basic flavors: berry, honey, and sugar (plain). The pulp colors match the flavors, as do the skin colors to a lesser extent. What flavor does a fig have? What Does It Taste Like? Fresh figs have a sweet, honeyed taste and a soft, squishy texture studded with […]

About Chicago Hardy Fig Trees The Chicago Hardy Fig tree is known for being especially cold hardy and producing small, brown to purple colored figs. The inside of the fruit is colored a lovely shade that looks like strawberry jam. This plant is also known as the Bensonhurst Purple fig or the Hardy Chicago. What […]

Fiddle leaf figs can cost around $200 for a full-grown plant. However, if you buy a young plant, you can get one for approximately $20. In general, buying local and in-person is the best way to make sure you are getting a healthy plant. Is a fiddle leaf fig hard to keep alive? The hot […]

Bryony said to prune the fiddle leaf fig in spring to encourage the plant to branch out and get bushy. She added: “Remember to wear gloves when you prune it because the sap can irritate your skin and causes allergic reactions in some people.” Fiddle leaf figs can irritate the eyes and skin due to […]

The leaves, branches, and bark of a fig tree are toxic to dogs. A dog can get fig poisoning from eating any part of a ficus tree, especially the fig leaves. This can lead to health issues like rashes, drooling, skin irritation, or life-threatening health conditions. What happens if a dog eats a fig leaf? […]