Tag: Fig

“I read somewhere that Figs scrubs are made of antimicrobial cloth. That probably explains the odd smell they’ve had since I got them. No matter how many times I wash them, it still hasn’t gone away. I don’t have this issue with any other brand of scrubs, so it’s definitely the Figs.” Why do people […]

Decay usually begins at the eye-end of the figs when they are still green. In later stages, when the fruit is ripe, the fungus produces abundant black spore masses that are transferred to healthy fruit by nitidulid beetles, vinegar flies, and thrips. Why are my figs rotting before they ripen? Fig souring isn’t a disease […]

Figs ripen in the heat of summer with a delicious honeyed sweetness which only intensifies when dried. It’s a calming scent that is sure to bring a bit of sunshine into even the coldest days of winter. Fig leaves meanwhile have a sharp green scent, almost grassy with a touch of bitterness. Do fig trees […]

Companion Plants: Good Beans (Pole) Nasturtiums Blackberries Peas Chamomile Rosemary Chives Sage What should I plant next to figs? There are a lot of plants that benefit the health and growth of figs when grown in companion, these include: Rue. Comfrey. Mint. Stinging Nettles. Strawberries. Marigolds. Where is the best place to plant figs? Fig […]

Fig perfume is a type of scent that is derived from the extracts of the dried seeds of the fruit or the leaves of the plant. This type of fragrance has a woodsy scent to it, which is heightened by sweet undertones. What does fig smell like in a perfume? Fig in perfume: a luscious […]

Deer won’t eat fig leaves and they usually don’t eat the fruit but they can be trained to eat the fruit if you set it out in a place they frequently browse. What animals eat the fig tree leaves? Even elephants, which spend as much as 16 hours a day eating, enjoy the sweet goodness […]

Plant fig trees in loamy soil and in a northern exposure. They need plenty of sunlight and room in order to grow and thrive. Fertilize once a year. Fig trees only require light pruning which should be done in late winter. How much sunlight does a Black Mission fig need? 4 to 8 hoursPlanting: First, […]

Fig wasps are wasps of the superfamily Chalcidoidea which spend their larval stage inside figs. Most are pollinators but others simply feed off the plant. Do figs really have dead wasps in them? If the wasp climbs into a female fig, she pollinates it, but cannot lay her eggs and just dies alone. Luckily for […]

Fig trees root readily, and where cuttings or stems come into contact with the ground, they will begin to put out roots. This makes them a great practice cutting for novice gardeners – take a clean cutting from a fig flush with the stem, and place into a shady spot. How long does it take […]

These trees can be grown indoors as a container or patio tree. Once the weather is warm, they can be transitioned outside. Patio trees should be kept inside during cold days/nights. How do you care for a Chicago Indoor fig tree? Chicago figs can also be container grown and then moved indoors and overwintered in […]

While it is possible to bring your fig indoors to keep it alive all winter, it is not advisable to do so. The tree will want to go into dormancy and will look unhealthy all winter long. Once all of the leaves have fallen off the fig tree, place the tree in a cool, dry […]

Fig souring, or fig sour rot, is a nasty business that can render all the fruits on a fig tree inedible. It can be caused by a number of different yeasts and bacteria, but it is pretty much always spread by insects. Can figs ferment? It’s also called lacto-fermentation and is completely safe. Figs can […]

Chop figs and raisins and place in the primary fermenter with the sugar, grated lemon and orange rinds (no white pith) and the juice of the two fruits. Bring the water to a boil and pour over the ingredients in the primary fermenter. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. How long do you […]

Can You Make Moonshine From Figs? There are several types of dried fruits that can be used for making moonshine, among them prunes, figs, dried apricots, dates, raisins, apples, pears, cherries, etc. Sugar – 2 can be added to increase yield. What fruit is best for moonshine? High proof alcohol can be made using any […]

Boukha (Tunisian Arabic: بوخة) is a distilled beverage produced from figs. It originated in the Tunisian Jewish community, where most of it is still produced. Can you make alcohol from figs? Can You Make Alcohol Out Of Figs? Yes. A traditional method of fermenting figs is to use lacto-fermentation to create preserves or jams from […]

If you leave your tree unpruned and it’s growing in soil, you’ll soon find all your figs are out of reach, so you need to prune the tree to keep it at a manageable size. This must be done by February; any later, and the sap will start to rise and it will be a […]

A breba (or more commonly breva in Spanish, and sometimes as taqsh) is a fig that develops on a common fig tree in the spring on the previous year’s shoot growth. In contrast, the main fig crop develops on the current year’s shoot growth and ripens in late summer or fall. Do Chicago hardy figs […]

It is recommended to remove all of the breba figs remaining on the branches carrying a terminal bud. This will allow these branches to grow and bear the future breba crop for the following year. In addition, if main crop figs develops on these same branches, they should also be removed. Can you eat Breba […]

laxative. Syrup of figs is a formerly proprietary preparation for use as a laxative, now widely available commercially and also easy to make at home. Its ingredients include figs and dried senna pods, both known for their laxative properties, as well as water, sugar and lemon. The syrup was invented in 1879 by Richard E. […]

The dried fig syrup is much darker and richer. It has the flavor of dried figs and lots of the vanilla comes through in flavor. The fresh fig syrup is lighter, both in color and flavor. It’s a more delicate fig taste – and it’s a creamier syrup in terms of mouthfeel. What is fig […]