Green fig clusters form on new growth from spring and early summer.
The fruit of a fig is composed of both flowers and seeds.
Figs change from green to brown, purple or red fruits as they ripen.
July in Louisiana marks many celebrations, one of which is fig harvest season. Figs (Ficus carica), native to the Middle East and western Asia, have become naturalized in North America and are widely planted in Louisiana home gardens due to their ease of cultivation and nutritional value. With minimal effort, some yard space and plenty of sunshine, anyone can grow trees that produce figs every Jul…
