
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