I went out for a walk the other day and found a very large fig tree/bush growing by a nearby cycle path. There were lots of green fruit on it so I left it at the time, I will be going back to have another look soon though!
Are there non-edible varieties or have I found a little gem?
Figs
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Re: Figs
We have an old fig locally that grows in an abandoned walled garden and the fruits do seem to ripen to eating quality so I don't see why not. Keep an eye on them. Ours don't seem to go the rich dusky purple that you get on shop bought ones so the test I use is to see when they feel nice and soft to the touch and the skin tears open easily revealing pinkish flesh inside. They're really delicious fresh from the tree!
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Re: Figs
figs are increasing in the wild of this country as the climate is getting warmer, I think somebody may have taven a dump there at some point as that is how they appear you get a lot around sewage works, same with tomatoes & goji berries
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Re: Figs
We don't know which country the tree is in - stuffed doesn't say!sleepyowl wrote:figs are increasing in the wild of this country
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