Unlike other types of fruit, figs don’t ripen well off the plant. So when are figs ripe and how can you tell when to pick the fruit? There are several clues to look for so that you don't end up with ...

I was at the pool this past week and one of my readers asked me a question about fig trees. Fig trees traditionally are a tropical fruit you won’t see growing outside in Jeromesville. At least that is ...

When it comes to harvesting, fruit usually falls into one of two categories: the type that continues to ripen off the tree, and the type that doesn’t. In the former category, it's best to harvest ...

Fresh fruit from your garden is so nourishing. There’s nothing like feasting on tree-ripened peaches. Here are some suggestions to make the fruit of your labor more productive. FIGS, FRESH OR DRIED: ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's that time of year when Paul Mesple reminds people to "eat a fig." Mesple is a third-generation fig farmer who operates a fruit stand at Millbrook and Alluvial in ...

The common fig (Ficus carica) can be grown throughout Arkansas, but hardiness does vary among its cultivars. Figs are considered a deciduous tree, but in colder climates they tend to become large ...

Figs are considered the first cultivated crop, dating back to prehistoric times. Can a fruit tree rich in vitamins and fiber thrive in the heat of the Vegas summer? You better believe it. In your very ...

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's fig harvest time and employees with Specialty Crop Company are surveying every piece of fruit to make sure it's ripe for the picking. "Really, Madera and Merced counties ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty / Olga Relenko When it comes to harvesting, fruit usually falls into one of two categories: the type that continues to ripen ...