Ficus carica

Vijg / Fig

Moraceae (Moerbeifamilie)

Edible plant part (1)

Fruits
Read 'form of consumption' for safe preparation methods

Toxic plant part (1)

Leaves

Fig belongs to the small trees-large shrubs in the food forest. In the process of ecological succession it is a mid species. The growth rate is medium. Fully grown the plant has an average height of 2.5 to 6 meter and a width of 2.5 to 6 meter.
The foliage (or leaf cover) is dense.
This species forms a fibrous shallow root system. This species is non spreading in the food forest.

Disclaimer: The types of cultivars and hybrids in this database have been carefully chosen for good quality properties for food forests. They do not mean instant success. Food forestry is still a young field in which it is a core value to have the right plant in the right place and to focus on great diversity.

foto: In Memoriam: Gilles Péris, https://www.flickr.com/photos/gperis/29793336160

foto: In Memoriam: Gilles Péris, https://www.flickr.com/photos/gperis/29793336160

foto: Stefano, https://www.flickr.com/photos/81918877@N00/44234611912

foto: Evelyn Derksen

foto: Evelyn Derksen

Growth factors

Frost (whole plant): very strong frost

cold frost

mild frost

light frost

no frost
Light: full sun

light shade

half shade

fairly deep shade

deep shade
Wind: strong sea wind

strong wind

some wind

sheltered

very sheltered
Soil texture: sand

loam

light clay

heavy clay

peat
Soil moisture: inundation

wet

moist

dry

drought
Groundwater level: very low

low

medium

high

very high
Soil acidity: very acid

acid

slightly acid

neutral

alkaline
Soil fertility: very rich

rich

average

poor

very poor

Voorkeur

Ongeschikt

Flowering and pollination

Flowering period (peak): not applicable
Flowering period (length): not applicable
Pollination vector: not applicable
Plant reproductive fertility: self-fertile (sf)

Life Span and Plant Health

Disease susceptibility

very resistant

Main serious pests and diseases

none applicable

Harvest and Consumption

Fruits

Harvest location edible part: Above reach, elbow height, high, but within reach, knee height
Harvesting period - start: End of july
Harvesting period - length: Month
Harvesting period - recognition: Easy, hardness
Harvesting period - uniformity: Low
Suitable harvesting methods: Hand
Form of consumption: Fresh, processed
Natural storability: Week
Suitable markets: Niche
Productive life span - start (year) - minimum: 3
Productive life span - start (year) - maximum: 4
Productive life span - peak (year) - minimum: 30
Productive life span - end (year) - maximum: 100

Culinary appreciation

A delicacy, sweet, and suitable for desserts. Rich in nutrients and minerals that support longevity.

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