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