How Do You Know When a Fig is Ripe? Here's How

The video explains how to determine when a fig is ripe and ready to be harvested. Key indicators include visual changes like color, softness, and the absence of white latex sap at the stem. The most reliable method is checking the softness of the fig's neck, as figs ripen from the bottom up. Growing figs at home allows for perfect ripeness, offering a better taste experience compared to store-bought figs. Related: Harvest Perfect Figs Every Time | How & When to Pick Figs - https://www.figboss.com/post/harvesting Introduction (0:00): Discussing how to determine if a fig is ripe and ready to be harvested. Visual Indicators (0:30): Look for color changes, softness, and size increase as signs of ripeness. Neck Check (1:03): Squeeze the neck of the fig; it should be soft to indicate ripeness since figs ripen from the bottom up. Stem Caution (1:40): Use the stem to remove the fig from the tree to avoid damage and spoilage. Sap Warning (2:45): Avoid harvesting figs with white latex sap at the stem, as it indicates they aren't ripe. Internal Signs (3:12): The pith inside the fig should not be bright white; it should blend with the pulp as it ripens. Homegrown Advantage (3:53): Emphasizes the benefit of growing figs at home to harvest them at peak ripeness, unlike store-bought figs. Ripening Tips (4:26): Suggests leaving figs on the tree longer for better taste, and noting the importance of a soft neck for ripeness. Looking for fig trees or cuttings? Check out the Fig Boss storefront: https://www.figboss.com/category/all-... For more fig growing tips, check out the Fig Boss blog: https://www.figboss.com/ The Fig Tree Timeline: https://shorturl.at/p5u6q Need help with your fig tree? Contact me: https://www.figboss.com/contact Follow me! Facebook:   / rossraddi   Instagram:   / rossraddi   Support My Work! MERCH! - Posters, Mugs, & Shirts: https://fig-boss.creator-spring.com/ Become a Patron:   / rossraddi   One Time Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rossr... The Tools, Fertilizers, and Products I Use to Grow Food: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rossraddi Consulting Services: https://www.figboss.com/consulting Zone 7A - Greater Philadelphia