Fig

Fig

Photo from: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ficus-carica/

Available at the Emerson and McClanahan Food Forests

Important Facts

  • Support digestive, respiratory and cardiovascular health

Harvest and Use

  • Figs ripen in September
  • Will turn fully colored and become slightly soft when ripe
  • Can be eaten whole without peeling
  • Can be dried, or mashed into jams and dessert items