Fig

Edible figs are produced on female trees only if they are pollinated by fig wasps (Blastophaga psenes) from the syconia of male trees. The male… Read More »Are Male Figs Edible?

Underripe figs can be stored at room temp until the flesh softens. When you’re ready to eat, simply run the figs under cold, running water… Read More »How Do You Soften Fresh Figs?

Just twist the fig to remove it from the branch, and quickly squeeze the sap into a cup (I used a shot glass). This will… Read More »How Do You Collect Fig Sap?

What do Fig Leaves Taste Like? The flavor you get from fig leaves can be described as vanilla, coconut, and a slightly nutty flavor. You… Read More »What Does Fig Leaf Taste Like?

Fig wood is great for grilling and smoking meats. It’s so sweet and cinnamony that its smoke alone makes you hungry. Use it to cook… Read More »Is Fig Wood Good For Smoking?

The fig mite infests bud scales and young leaves. Feeding causes a faint russetting of the leaves, generally in the interior portion of the canopy… Read More »Do Fig Trees Get Mites?

This white appearance is caused by the fig’s natural fruit sugars and isn’t mold. If you don’t like the white spots, then they can be… Read More »Can You Eat Figs With White Spots?

Scale insects are another type of pest that can cause white spots on fiddle leaf figs. This group of insects includes mealybugs, whiteflies, and aphids.… Read More »Why Do Figs Have White Spots?

Keep the tree in full sun in the summer. Be sure to add a high-nitrogen fertilizer every 4 weeks in the spring and summer and… Read More »How Do You Keep A Fig Tree Healthy?

“There’s no fig wasp in there by the time people are eating the fruit,” says Ferguson. The female fig produces an enzyme that completely digests… Read More »Do You Eat Wasps When You Eat Figs?