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How to pick figs
4 min read
Soft, sweet figs are a fleeting treat. Timing is crucial.
6
farms
3
regions
January to May
picked
When you can pick figs
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Across every region on FarmHop. Darker months are peak somewhere; your own region is narrower, and the table below gives it.
What to look for
- 1
Ripe figs droop on the stem and are very soft
- 2
A drop of nectar at the base indicates peak ripeness
- 3
Color depends on variety. Know what to expect
- 4
Handle extremely gently as they bruise instantly
- 5
Pick by supporting the fruit and snapping the stem
Where you can pick figs
6 farms across 3 regions, earliest season first. Every date came from the farm's own words.
Published prices
$7.00 to $15.00 per pound
Perth, WA4 farms
Swan Valley Sisters, Swan Street Vineyard, Kafarela's Vineyard and 1 more
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
January to April
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
February to April
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
March to May
Farms that publish a price
Taken from the farm's own website, never from a directory. Most publish nothing at all, so these are worth knowing.
