Facts

Where do figs grow? Figs thrive in USDA zones 7-11 with Mediterranean climates. Turkey leads production at 350,000 tonnes. Learn ideal zones…

When are figs in season? Figs ripen May-November in the US, with breba crops in late spring and main harvests July-October. Learn when to pi…

What is a fig? A fig isn't a single fruit—it's a syconium containing hundreds of tiny flowers. Learn to identify fig trees by their lobed le…

Fig trees and wasps share a 60-million-year bond. Learn how fig wasp pollination works, when fig trees bloom, and what those crunchy bits re…

Do all figs have wasps in them? No, most commercial figs don't contain wasps. Learn about fig wasp relationships, which varieties need polli…

Are figs vegan? Most are. Common varieties like Brown Turkey and Black Mission don't need wasps. Learn which figs are vegan-friendly and the…