Tag: Fig

Can you eat weeping fig fruit? According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the berries/figs are considered non-toxic to humans. Although the small berries are non-toxic, most consider these figs to be inedible due to their extremely bitter taste and small size. Only trees grown outdoors will produce fruit. Can you eat Ficus figs? Only […]

The Weeping Fig is a Ficus which means the sap within the plant is generally mildly toxic to most pets and people. It has a milky irritating sap in the stems and leaves that can cause gastrointestinal issues if eaten and skin irritation if the sap is allowed get into small cuts on the skin. […]

The Common Fig (​Ficus carica​) is the most cold hardy species of edible fig and the one we plant in Philadelphia; unlike other fig species, it is also self-fertile and doesn’t require pollination to produce fruit. Figs can be eaten fresh, dried, or even turned into a nice preserve. What is a hardy fig? About […]

What Does It Taste Like? Fresh figs have a sweet, honeyed taste and a soft, squishy texture studded with discernible seeds that give it crunch. Dried figs have a concentrated sweetness and a chewy texture; the seeds are nearly undetectable. Do different figs taste different? Their skin is soft and easy to bite into. The […]

Philodendrons are one of the most commonly known houseplants, but also one of the most toxic. Also known as fiddle leaf figs, the leaves contain crystals made from toxic calcium oxalate. For adults, a bite out of a fiddle leaf won’t kill you, but for children and pets, all philodendrons can be highly toxic. Are […]

There are some 800 types of figs, genus Ficus, but the most popular fig varieties that we grow for the delicious fruits are all varieties of Ficus carica, the common fig tree. What is the best type of fig? 6 Types Of Figs To Try Right Now Black Mission. Among the most esteemed and available […]

If your figs are shriveling up, it is likely that they are not getting the nutrition they need to make glucose, the good stuff that aids in ripening the fruit into sweet, soft and juicy figs. While fig trees are fairly tolerant of their soil, it does need to be well draining so the plant […]

Black figs are known to have a high amount of zinc which is a major contributor to testosterone production. Also, black figs are known to be sweeter compared to other varieties of fig. What type of fig is the sweetest? These figs, also called Adriatic figs, grow pale green fruit that is sometimes bleached nearly […]

Dried figs contain pectin, which is thought to lower blood cholesterol. According to research, higher total phenolic content and antioxidant activity have been detected in figs after the drying process. Dried figs are a better source of phenolic compounds and antioxidants than the fresh ones. Which fig is good dry or fresh? Dried figs contain […]

Brown Turkey figs (Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’) are sweet, tasty fruits with rusty red to the purplish outer surface and pink flesh. You might be very tempted to grow your own figs if you enjoy them. What does a brown turkey fig taste like? The overall flavor of a ready-to-eat Brown Turkey fig is decadently […]

Weeping fig. The fig plant is known by many as the ficus plant. Other names in which people refer to this toxic plant include: Weeping fig. Rubber tree. Are any figs poisonous? Although the plant is not poisonous per se, F. carica is listed in the FDA Database of Poisonous Plants. Organic chemical compounds called […]

The unripe fruit of the brown turkey fig. Figs offer a snug nursery where fig wasps can lay eggs and raise young. In turn, fig wasps distribute fig pollen, enabling the plant to make seeds and reproduce. What figs dont need wasps? “Common” figs, including ‘Brown Turkey”, ‘Celeste’, Brunswick’ and ‘Mission’ do not need pollination. […]

Brown Turkey fig trees thrive in zones 7–10, which include states like North Carolina, South Carolina, and Arizona. If you live in a cooler state below zone 7, like Pennsylvania or New Jersey, you can grow a fig tree in a pot inside your home. Where are Turkish figs grown? Fig production and trade Turkey […]

What are the Turkish Figs? Figs are grown all around the globe in temperate climate zones, yet the Mediterranean climate is the best climate to grow figs. Turkish figs are famous because Fig Tree is a native plant to Turkey. What is a turkey fig? What is a Brown Turkey Fig? Brown Turkey figs (Ficus […]

Select figs that are clean and dry, with smooth, unbroken skin. The fruit should be soft and yielding to the touch, but not mushy. Use your nose and smell the fruit. If the fig smells slightly sour, it has already begun to ferment. How can you tell a perfect fig? Touch. A ripe fig will […]

Sweet yet mild, mellow yet rich…Black Mission Figs deserve their reputation as the most consistently delicious fresh fig available. While they have a flavor all their own, the taste could be described as a mix of strawberry, melon and banana flavors, with a pleasantly jammy, creamy texture. What are the best tasting fig? Other Unique […]

The Brown Turkey Fig tree is known for producing medium sized sweet fruit that ripens to a brown, reddish-purple color. This variety is known for being an all-around quality fig, enjoyable for eating and good for preserving, making it one of the favorite fig trees for home gardeners. What does a turkey fig taste like? […]

Dried figs should be wrapped so that they don’t get hard and can then be stored at a cool room temperature or in the refrigerator. They should keep for several months. Do dried figs need to be refrigerated? Do dried figs need to be refrigerated? Not really, but they benefit from refrigeration in the warm […]

It neutralises the acid in the stomach, reducing the reflux. Figs contain natural sugars, minerals, potassium, calcium and iron. Its fibre content helps in bowel movement and indigestion. Constipation is also known to be prevented by the consumption of figs. Are figs acidic? Figs are alkaline when fresh and acidic when dried. What is the […]

Unlike dates, figs aren’t rich in fiber. They have about half as much: less than 3 grams. Despite their super-sweet flavors, figs aren’t rich in sugars. Dates have around 65 grams of sugar, but figs have only 16 grams. Which are healthier dates or figs? Dates have a lower glycemic index, richer in fibers, potassium, […]