(Don’t Judge a Fig by Its Skin) Let’s clear up one of the biggest misunderstandings in the fig world.Just because a fig is green…Doesn’t mean it isn’t ripe.Or sweet.Or absolutely mind-blowing. I’ve watched people walk right past perfectly ripe green figs because they were waiting for them to turn purple. Buddy… You’re going to be […]
(Because Some Legends Wear Purple… and Taste Incredible) Let’s address the obvious.Dark figs are the cool kids of the orchard. They’re the ones everyone photographs.The ones collectors obsess over.The ones people casually mention during conversations like, “Oh… this? It’s just my Black Madeira.” Relax, Chad.We all know you’re trying to show off. The truth is, […]
(Because Sometimes Dessert Grows on Trees) Confession time…If you handed me a perfectly ripe berry-flavored fig and told me I had to share…I’d suddenly remember I had somewhere else to be. Some figs taste like honey.Some lean toward caramel.Some have tropical vibes. And then there are the rock stars…The berry figs. These are the varieties […]
(For Gardeners With a Serious Sweet Tooth) Let’s settle something right now… Not all figs taste the same.I know.Shocking. Some taste like berries.Some taste tropical.Some taste rich and jammy. And then… There are honey figs. These beauties are so sweet you’ll start questioning whether bees have been sneaking into your garden after dark. If you’ve […]
(For People Who’ve Run Out of Yard AND Self-Control) Let’s get one thing straight… You do not need a giant orchard to grow amazing figs. You need a pot. Some sunshine. And the ability to ignore the little voice that says, “You already have enough plants.” That voice is a liar. I’ve seen people harvest […]
(According to a Fig Who Refuses to Freeze His Stem) Listen… Every year somebody messages me: “Figgy, can I grow figs where it snows?” Buddy… I’ve seen people wrap fig trees in enough insulation to survive re-entry from space. The answer is yes. You just need the right variety and a plan that doesn’t involve […]
Brown Turkey Chicago Hardy Celeste LSU Purple Black Mission Violette de Bordeaux Desert King Kadota Olympian Adriatic JH Panache (Tiger Fig) Ronde de Bordeaux Smith Malta Black Black Madeira Black Madeira KK Figo Preto White Madeira #1 White Madeira #2 Col de Dame Noir Col de Dame Blanc Col de Dame Grise Col de Dame […]
The Best Fig Varieties for Beginners You know, figs aren’t just delicious and all that, but they’re also super easy to grow, even if you’re the kind of person who accidentally turns cactus into a wilted salad. Lucky for you, I’m here to spill the beans—uh, figs—on the best fig varieties you can start with. […]
