Figs
Re: Figs
Been reading up on fig roots, didn't realise they could be so destructable (to sewer pipes etc.) Also the roots grow way and beyond the canopy of the tree. I've seen pics of gardens with figs planted out and always thought they looked good, but after reading, maybe not so wise. No-one mentioned a barrier. Thanks Dim.
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Re: Figs
They look nice and tasty
Funnily enough, went to a wedding last Saturday, and you know how the Bride and Groom present everyone with a little thank you gift, well on the table was this, made by the Groom's father I haven't tried it yet, but if ever I get a glut, wouldn't mind trying some chutney.
Di
Funnily enough, went to a wedding last Saturday, and you know how the Bride and Groom present everyone with a little thank you gift, well on the table was this, made by the Groom's father I haven't tried it yet, but if ever I get a glut, wouldn't mind trying some chutney.
Di
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Re: Figs
My first go at a fig this year. I started with a bare unrooted twig in Dec / Jan, left it in the greenhouse and forgot about it, apart from a bit of feed / water. Not the biggest but its rooted and fruited, quite chuffed.
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Re: Figs
The lower fruit ripened enough for me to eat it last week, Di. Very nice as well. The other fruits are still on it but i think time has run out to ripen them , unless its possible to remove them and ripen them indoors.DiCasS wrote:Those look nice size fruit as well Arlon. Were they good???
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Re: Figs
Only 2 fruit and are nowhere near ripe, but the year to date here has been well below average temperature and sunshine There is no point in taking them off as are rock hard and dark green.
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Re: Figs
This is a snippet I picked up off the net. It might be worth a try, though I'm wondering if they will be as sweet without sunshine to ripen.
"Figs ripen quickly in a paper bag for a few days on the counter, or on top of the fridge. The gasses from the fruit help the process when the fruit are together in a closed, dry space. Works for peaches, necrtarines, etc, but, watch them so they don't go too fast or far."
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"Figs ripen quickly in a paper bag for a few days on the counter, or on top of the fridge. The gasses from the fruit help the process when the fruit are together in a closed, dry space. Works for peaches, necrtarines, etc, but, watch them so they don't go too fast or far."
Di
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Re: Figs
It can't hurt, if all you are going to do is chuck them anyway, but I wouldn't expect much. There are a few recipes out there for using the unripe figs .... I think in the Mediterranean they 'candy' them, but it takes a bit of labour to remove the bitterness via soaking and boiling.DiCasS wrote: "Figs ripen quickly in a paper bag for a few days on the counter, or on top of the fridge. The gasses from the fruit help the process when the fruit are together in a closed, dry space. Works for peaches, necrtarines, etc, but, watch them so they don't go too fast or far."
Di