When is the latest ripening time for figs?

The fig is a summer and autumn fruit, also known as Wenxian fruit, milk berry, Pinxian fruit, etc. It is the fruit of a deciduous shrub of the mulberry family, genus Ficus, but because ripe figs are very difficult to transport and preserve, the figs sold are all picked unripe, so their taste is not the best. Let us take a look below at when figs ripen!

When do figs ripen?

1. South: The ripening period of fig trees in the south is much the same. Generally, the summer fruit ripens in early July, the autumn fruit ripens from late August to mid-October, and the leaves fall in late November.

2. North: In the north, due to differences in region, temperature, sunlight and so on, the ripening period of fig trees is later, usually ripening at the end of October and the beginning of November, after which the leaves gradually fall.

How do you choose fresh figs?

1. Appearance: Figs with a plump, flawless appearance are better, and the size should be as large as possible.

2. Texture: It is better to choose figs that are soft in texture but not sticky.

3. Smell: If a fig gives off a sour smell, it means it has already gone bad and is not suitable for purchase.

4. Tail end: Figs are high in sugar and easily attract insects, so it is best not to choose ones with large cracks, to avoid insects crawling inside.

How do you store fresh figs?

1. Fresh figs can be stored frozen in a refrigerator. Although the storage period can reach more than three months, the taste will be affected to a certain extent.

2. If there is no refrigerator at home, fresh figs can be spread flat on a clean table or wooden board and the windows opened for ventilation, which will extend the storage time somewhat.

3. Fresh figs are very difficult to store for a long time, so they can be made into dried figs, candied fruit, jam, juice and so on, which can be preserved for a long time.

What are the benefits of eating figs?

1. Relieving fatigue: Figs are rich in amino acids, with the highest content being aspartic acid, which has a very good effect on fighting leukemia, restoring physical strength and relieving fatigue, so abroad a fig drink is used as a “coffee substitute”.

2. Loosening the bowels: Figs are rich in components such as malic acid, citric acid, lipase, protease and hydrolase, which can help the human body digest food and promote appetite. Because they also contain a variety of lipids, they have the effect of loosening the bowels.

3. Strengthening the body: Figs contain a large amount of inorganic elements beneficial to the human body, and do not contain inorganic elements such as Co, Cd, Pb and so on that are easily carcinogenic, so they have a good effect on enhancing body health and anti-cancer ability.

4. Controlling blood sugar: The dietary fiber rich in figs can adsorb and expel various harmful substances in the intestines, purify the intestines, and promote the reproduction of beneficial bacteria, thereby inhibiting the rise in blood sugar, maintaining normal cholesterol levels, and eliminating carcinogenic substances.

5. Lowering blood lipids: The lipase, hydrolase and so on contained in figs have the function of lowering blood lipids and breaking down blood lipids, and can reduce the deposition of fat in blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure and preventing coronary heart disease.

6. Preventing and fighting cancer: Certain components contained in figs have the effect of preventing and fighting cancer and enhancing the body's disease resistance. They can prevent the occurrence of many kinds of cancer, delay the development of transplanted glandular cancer and lymphosarcoma, promote their degeneration, and produce no toxicity to normal cells.