Fig History!

Fig History

Thought to be the sweetest fruit, figs are also one of the oldest fruits recognized by man. It's no wonder the fig has been enjoyed for centuries. Its sweet, delicious flesh, long used as a sweetener before the advent of refined sugars, enhances both savory dishes and desserts. Not to worry if you don't have access to fresh figs. Dried figs are readily available.

The edible fig is one of the first plants that was cultivated by humans.

Figs are originated in northern Asia Minor. Spanish brought the fig to America in 1520. It was cultivated from Afghanistan to Portugal, also grown in Pithoragarh in the Kumaon hills of India. From the 15th century onwards, it was grown in areas including Northern Europe and the New World. Figs were also a common food source for the Romans.

Figs can be found in continental climates with hot summers, and can be harvested up to four times per year. Thousands of cultivars

have been developed as human migration brought the fig to many places outside its natural range.

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