Tag: Fig

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? […]

In order for the tree to produce sweet, juicy fruit, it must have water, sunlight, and soil nutrients to facilitate the production of glucose. While fig trees are fairly tolerant of soil makeup, it does need to be well drained and aerated. Why are my figs tasteless? Watering too much while fruit is on the […]

1.1 Fig. The word ‘fig’ usually refers to Ficus, the fig tree and its fruit known as the Common fig (Ficus carica). The Common fig is a large, deciduous shrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia and the eastern Mediterranean region (Greece east to Afghanistan). Is common fig edible? The common fig is grown […]

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that can affect certain indoor and outdoor plants, including fiddle leaf figs. It’s often caused by poor air circulation due to overcrowding or just a lack of air movement in the environment. Powdery mildew is easy to recognize. Why are my figs going Mouldy? This is caused by fruit […]

Mistletoe fig is a small, bushy plant that has rounded leaves and readily bears small fruits, unfortunately inedible. Creeping fig is a charmer, a tropical vine with tiny, heart-shaped leaves. Which figs are not edible? …of tree, known as a caprifig, produces inedible figs that house the fig wasp young. It has short-styled female flowers […]

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. What if my dog eats a fig […]

Ficus carica. About Figs The common fig tree (Ficus carica) is the most popular species of fig for home gardeners because its flowers do not require pollination to yield figs. Many varieties of the common fig tree exist, including hardy cultivars that can be grown outdoors in slightly cooler climates (Zones 6 and 7). What […]

Common fig is a small tree or large shrub in the Moraceae (mulberry) family with attractive leaves and desirable edible fruits. Is common fig poisonous? 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. […]

A study by National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in 2017 claimed that figs significantly lower risk of diabetes. The fibre-rich properties help in enabling the insulin function of the body, lowering the risk of diabetes. Fig leaf extracts are also helpful in improving the body’s insulin sensitivity. Can you eat figs if you have […]

Brown Turkey – Brown Turkey is a prolific bearer of large fruit. In fact, it sometimes produces two crops in a single year, although the flavor is somewhat inferior to other varieties. It also survives extreme cold temperatures just as Celeste and Chicago. How cold can a brown turkey fig tree get? What is this? […]

Your fig tree may be covered in green fruit, but there’s little chance of it ripening now. To help conserve energy, remove anything larger than a pea, leaving behind the tiny embryo figs in the leaf axils. With luck, these will survive the winter and supply you with a bumper crop next year. What to […]

Reasons for Dry Fig Fruit Another possible culprit, resulting in tough dry figs, may be a lack of nutrients. In order for the tree to produce sweet, juicy fruit, it must have water, sunlight, and soil nutrients to facilitate the production of glucose. Why are my figs not sweet? Ripe figs are delightfully rich and […]

The nutritional value of dried figs is quite impressive. They have the highest fiber and mineral content of all common fruits, nuts or vegetables. They also have as much as 1,000 times more calcium than other common fruits and by weight they actually have more calcium than skim milk. Do fresh figs have as much […]

‘Brown Turkey’ is a cultivar fig in the Moraceae (fig) family. This deciduous small tree or large shrub is one of the most popular figs grown in the United States with two fruit harvests each year. Grows to a mature size of 10 to 30 feet tall and wide quickly with a broad crown of […]