How Do You Grow An Edible Fig Tree?
The edible fig tree, ficus carica, is easily grown in reasonably mild climates. In fact, there are certain streamside areas in California where the plant has spread and the government has declared it to be an invasive pest. It originated in the Middle East and Eastern Europe but has adapted so well to the California area that the U.S. is third in commercial production of the fruit after Greece and Italy. You can grow fresh figs in your garden, too. Here’s how. The most common edible figs are Brown Turkey (the Texas Everbearing is especially well adapted for central and east Texas), Celeste, Black Mission (considered by some as the gourmet fig), Kodota (used commercially) and Brunswick figs. Most figs are either green (called ‘white’) and purple (called ‘black’). Figs are rich in vitamins A and C, enzymes and carry laxitive properties. The thick white latex sap may cause an allergic response in some people. The fruit is unusual in that it is actually a receptacle for the tiny flowers in
