This fruit can be considered as one of the oldest fruit in world. Indeed, scientist discovered figs of 11 400 years old in actual Israel in 2006.
Figs are a symbol of Mediterranean basin since thousands of years.
In France, Louis XIV was a lover of figs. He has around 700 figs trees varieties in his Versailles garden.
In Turkey, Izmir region is the place where figs are cultivated since centuries.
|Estimated World Dried Figs Production 2014/2015|
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Source : XXXIII World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress Melbourne May 2014
Fig trees begin to produce fruit between 5 and 7 years old. Longevity of this tree is impressive because they can still produce after 100 years old.
Some fig trees can produce fruits twice time per years according to the variety. This variety is mainly used by professionals. With this kind of fig tree the harvesting periods are in beginning of summer and at the end.
While the fig tree is with a unique production, the harvesting period will be at the end of the summer.
Countries of origin
Figs are originating from Mediterranean regions, they need sun and are easy to maintain. The major producing countries are Iran and Turkey.
Sizing: number of figs per kilo
N°1: 36/40 ; N°2: 41/45 ; N°3:46/50 ; N°4: 56/60 ; N°5: 56/60 ; N°6:61/65 ; N°7: 66/70 ; N°8: 71/80 ; N°9: 81/100 ; N°10: 101/130
Iranian figs are smaller and with a less pronounced taste. They are classified by their colour, opened and size.
Colour: light almost white
Size: less than 180 figs per kilo
Colour: light brown
Size: 240-280 per kilo
Colour: brown to grey
Size: more than 280 per kilo