Fig

Although the plant is not poisonous per se, F. carica is listed in the FDA Database of Poisonous Plants. Organic chemical compounds called furanocoumarins are… Read More »Is There A Poisonous Fig?

If you’ve ever wondered, what is the white powder on your Orchard Choice or Sun-Maid California Dried Figs, you might think it’s mold, but more… Read More »What Are The White Things In Figs?

The good news is that fig trees are only mildly poisonous, and while they can cause illness and oral irritation, throat irritation, and abdominal pain,… Read More »Can Figs Be Toxic?

The growth process of strangler figs can be murderous, leading to the death of its host, and earning it the Spanish nickname, ‘matapalo’ (tree-killer). The… Read More »What Do Strangling Figs Do?

Fruit flies feed off and lay their eggs in fermenting things, so the first step to eradicating them from your space is to throw away… Read More »How Do I Keep Fruit Flies Off My Figs?

Common: Common figs (such as the Brown Turkey) do not require pollination from another tree, or from a wasp. True to their name, common figs… Read More »Which Figs Do Not Need Wasps?

A fig is a nutritious fruit that provides a lot of calcium and fiber. People can choose to eat fresh or dried figs, but they… Read More »Are Figs Safe To Eat?

They do their jobs with little fanfare, huddled out of sight, while leaves and flowers get the glory. So in the interest of root respect,… Read More »How Deep Are The Roots Of A Fig Tree?

Fig trees are fairly low-maintenance, and will grow happily with little to no fertilizing. They’ll pull the nutrients they need from the soil and its… Read More »Are Figs Easy To Take Care Of?

Fresh figs are out of season in most places by the time Thanksgiving comes around. Unless you like in a climate that grows them, your… Read More »Can You Get Figs Out Of Season?