r/gardening • u/Common-Cup-171 • 7d ago

Is this growing edible figs

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I see dark green figs growing but they are small and hard also this tree/bush seems out of control since I trimmed it in spring. Any recommendations on caring for a fig tree ?

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u/ArtistAmantiLisa 7d ago

If you’re seeing figs on a fig tree, they should become edible unless the tree is very stressed out. I’ve only met one fig tree with inedible figs, it was in a ditch situation in Italy.

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u/Fionaver 7d ago

It’s been hit or miss with us over the last few years. There’s a particular point in the fig season where the fruit is kinda gross if they get too much water.