The common cultivated fig originated in western Asia. It is one of the most ancient fruit crops, with evidence of cultivation and use at various Neolithic, late Neolithic and Bronze Age sites in the Mediterranean basin. Most of the world’s production still occurs in and arounfQhe Mediterranean basin, the major producers being Turkey, Egypt and… Continue reading How the fig tree conquered the world
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Basic stats about growing fig trees – part 1
Common name Fig, common fig, edible fig Botanical name Ficus carica Botanical name ot related useful species Ficus sycomorus – sycomore fig Ficus religiosa – sacred fig, Ficus racemose – cluster fig Ficus microcarpa – Chinese banyan Ficus elastica – Indian rubber plant Ficus benghalensis – Indian banyan Ficus benjamina – weeping fig, Benjamin’s fig… Continue reading Basic stats about growing fig trees – part 1