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What Is a Parthenocarpic Fig—and Why It Matters More Than You’d Think

Let’s talk about figs for a second—not the cookie (though I’ll gladly talk about those, too), but the tree. The real deal. If you’ve ever bitten into a ripe, fresh fig straight from the tree, you already know it’s something special. But here’s the part most people don’t know: not all figs are created equal. […]

Which Fig Tree Should I Buy? A Side-by-Side Comparison

Let’s face it—fig trees are like potato chips. You think you’ll stop at one… and then suddenly you’ve got five varieties growing in mismatched pots around your backyard. But if you’re just starting out, the question isn’t how many, it’s which one first? Or maybe you’re ready to add something new, but you’re not sure […]