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Fig
The fig tree originated from Mediterranean countries. Turkey is considered a major producer of Fig. These plants are grown in warmer regions. It is also possible to grow in temperate regions with proper indoor temperatures.
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Fig tree
Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous. In, some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.
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Fig varieties
There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.
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Black Mission Fig
 This fig fruit variety is one of the most commonly grown varieties in the world. The size of the fruit is about 3-5 cm. Initially, the skin seems to be green in color. After ripening it will change to purple or else brown in colour.
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Fig seed
 There are more than 1000 seeds found in a fig fruit. Seeds are produced from a single blossom.
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Germination
Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will germinate quickly.
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Soil
Fig prefers to grow mostly in moisture and well-drained soil. Application of Bio-NPK results around the plants results in good yield.
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#Fig#The fig tree originated from Mediterranean countries. Turkey is considered a major producer of Fig. These plants are grown in warmer region#fig#Fig tree#Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium#calcium#and phosphorous. In#some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.#fig tree#Fig varieties#There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.#fig fruit varieties#Black Mission Fig#This fig fruit variety is one of the most commonly grown varieties in the world. The size of the fruit is about 3-5 cm. Initially#the skin seems to be green in color. After ripening it will change to purple or else brown in colour.#black mission fig#Fig seed#There are more than 1000 seeds found in a fig fruit. Seeds are produced from a single blossom.#fig seeds#Germination#Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will g#germination#Soil#Fig prefers to grow mostly in moisture and well-drained soil. Application of Bio-NPK results around the plants results in good yield.#soil#Irrigation#Drip irrigation is the most suitable irrigation for fig trees. A plant requires at least 13-15 liters of water a day.#irrigation#Sunlight#This plant requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. Less amount of sunlight will produce less amount of fruits.
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philodendronleaves · 1 year
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Fig
The fig tree originated from Mediterranean countries. Turkey is considered a major producer of Fig. These plants are grown in warmer regions. It is also possible to grow in temperate regions with proper indoor temperatures.
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Fig tree
Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous. In, some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.
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Fig varieties
There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.
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Black Mission Fig
 This fig fruit variety is one of the most commonly grown varieties in the world. The size of the fruit is about 3-5 cm. Initially, the skin seems to be green in color. After ripening it will change to purple or else brown in colour.
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Fig seed
 There are more than 1000 seeds found in a fig fruit. Seeds are produced from a single blossom.
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Germination
Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will germinate quickly.
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#Fig#The fig tree originated from Mediterranean countries. Turkey is considered a major producer of Fig. These plants are grown in warmer region#fig#Fig tree#Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium#calcium#and phosphorous. In#some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.#fig tree#Fig varieties#There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.#fig fruit varieties#Black Mission Fig#This fig fruit variety is one of the most commonly grown varieties in the world. The size of the fruit is about 3-5 cm. Initially#the skin seems to be green in color. After ripening it will change to purple or else brown in colour.#black mission fig#Fig seed#There are more than 1000 seeds found in a fig fruit. Seeds are produced from a single blossom.#fig seeds#Germination#Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will g#germination#Soil#Fig prefers to grow mostly in moisture and well-drained soil. Application of Bio-NPK results around the plants results in good yield.#soil#Irrigation#Drip irrigation is the most suitable irrigation for fig trees. A plant requires at least 13-15 liters of water a day.#irrigation#Sunlight#This plant requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. Less amount of sunlight will produce less amount of fruits.
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phildendron · 1 year
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Fig
The fig tree originated from Mediterranean countries. Turkey is considered a major producer of Fig. These plants are grown in warmer regions. It is also possible to grow in temperate regions with proper indoor temperatures.
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Fig tree
Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous. In, some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.
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Fig varieties
There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.
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Fig tree
Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous. In, some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.
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Black Mission Fig
 This fig fruit variety is one of the most commonly grown varieties in the world. The size of the fruit is about 3-5 cm. Initially, the skin seems to be green in color. After ripening it will change to purple or else brown in colour.
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Fig seed 
There are more than 1000 seeds found in a fig fruit. Seeds are produced from a single blossom.
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Germination
Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will germinate quickly.
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Fig Benefits
Figs are commonly rich in antioxidants which will reduce free radicals.
And also rich in potassium which regulates blood pressure levels.
Taking this fruit in every meal will regulate our body weight because fig is highly rich in fiber.
Figs are highly rich in vitamin A which helps in good vision.
The dried figs leaf is majorly used for diabetes, some skin conditions like vitiligo, & allergies.
Not only this dried figs are rich in anti-oxidants
And the fig benefits are more & essential for our daily life.
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#Fig#The fig tree originated from Mediterranean countries. Turkey is considered a major producer of Fig. These plants are grown in warmer region#fig#Fig tree#Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium#calcium#and phosphorous. In#some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.#fig tree#Fig varieties#There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.#fig fruit varieties#Black Mission Fig#This fig fruit variety is one of the most commonly grown varieties in the world. The size of the fruit is about 3-5 cm. Initially#the skin seems to be green in color. After ripening it will change to purple or else brown in colour.#black mission fig#Fig seed#There are more than 1000 seeds found in a fig fruit. Seeds are produced from a single blossom.#fig seeds#Germination#Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will g#germination#Soil#Fig prefers to grow mostly in moisture and well-drained soil. Application of Bio-NPK results around the plants results in good yield.#soil#Irrigation#Drip irrigation is the most suitable irrigation for fig trees. A plant requires at least 13-15 liters of water a day.#irrigation#Sunlight#This plant requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. Less amount of sunlight will produce less amount of fruits.
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philodendronplant · 1 year
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Fig
Fig
The fig tree originated from Mediterranean countries. Turkey is considered a major producer of Fig. These plants are grown in warmer regions. It is also possible to grow in temperate regions with proper indoor temperatures.
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Fig tree
Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous. In, some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.
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Fig varieties
There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.
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Black Mission Fig
 This fig fruit variety is one of the most commonly grown varieties in the world. The size of the fruit is about 3-5 cm. Initially, the skin seems to be green in color. After ripening it will change to purple or else brown in colour.
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Fig seed
 There are more than 1000 seeds found in a fig fruit. Seeds are produced from a single blossom.
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Germination
Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will germinate quickly.
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Soil
Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will germinate quickly.
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Irrigation
Drip irrigation is the most suitable irrigation for fig trees. A plant requires at least 13-15 liters of water a day.
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Sunlight
 This plant requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. Less amount of sunlight will produce less amount of fruits.
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Planting tips
In summer trees should remain in full sun and never forget to add nitrogen fertilizer every 4 weeks. And during winter tend to move the plant to an indoor area with moist soil.
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Pruning
In the first year of growth the upward portion trimmed to 50 percent. And so it will grow into a stout and large trunk.
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Fertilizer
Application of good organic manure or vermicomposting monthly once around the plant.
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Transplanting
Only two smaller leaves should remain above the pot. After transplanting the cuttings should remain in moist soil.
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Maturity indices of fig
When the fruits become soft in nature it is the right time to identify their maturity and the neck region will become wilt. If we pick the fruit before its maturity, there is a high chance of the possibility for latex to discharge. Based on the variety of plants the color will change accordingly to its maturity rate. Black mission figs should remain dark purple and calimyrna figs should remain light yellow in color to find their maturity stage.
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Harvesting time
 Based on weather conditions harvest time varies. In, summer time we can expect a harvest at two times. One in June month and another one in August
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Fig Benefits
Figs are commonly rich in antioxidants which will reduce free radicals.
And also rich in potassium which regulates blood pressure levels.
Taking this fruit in every meal will regulate our body weight because fig is highly rich in fiber.
Figs are highly rich in vitamin A which helps in good vision.
The dried figs leaf is majorly used for diabetes, some skin conditions like vitiligo, & allergies.
Not only this dried figs are rich in anti-oxidants
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#Fig#The fig tree originated from Mediterranean countries. Turkey is considered a major producer of Fig. These plants are grown in warmer region#fig#Fig tree#Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium#calcium#and phosphorous. In#some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.#fig tree#Fig varieties#There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.#fig fruit varieties#Black Mission Fig#This fig fruit variety is one of the most commonly grown varieties in the world. The size of the fruit is about 3-5 cm. Initially#the skin seems to be green in color. After ripening it will change to purple or else brown in colour.#black mission fig#Fig seed#There are more than 1000 seeds found in a fig fruit. Seeds are produced from a single blossom.#fig seeds#Germination#Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will g#germination#Soil#Fig prefers to grow mostly in moisture and well-drained soil. Application of Bio-NPK results around the plants results in good yield.#soil#Irrigation#Drip irrigation is the most suitable irrigation for fig trees. A plant requires at least 13-15 liters of water a day.#irrigation#Sunlight#This plant requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. Less amount of sunlight will produce less amount of fruits.
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shadowkira · 4 months
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There's my high nature fact for the night. 😳
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remember-redbeard · 7 months
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It’s sunny & warm enough to be in short sleeves today. I cleaned my room did all the dishes swept the front stairs watered the plants did laundry went to the farmers market bought too many oranges (then ate too many oranges) played music full volume & sang along bc no one else is home. Yesterday I walked to the beach & in the wet sand until I got blisters. I found 2 big sand dollars and put them on the steps to dry out. Now I’m barefoot and bare shouldered with all the windows open & my neighbor is playing guitar & it’s coming through the walls & I think actually everything might be alright!!!!
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thestarmaker · 1 year
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Got fig jam for the first time ever and. Yeah I get why it's like one of the foods of the gods or whatever
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saltwaterrivers · 2 years
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I need to set aside a December budget just to treat some friends to a charcuterie board...
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balkanradfem · 11 months
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Today I found out there's a way to propagate fruit trees that is superior both to grafting and cutting, and I am both mad that I didn't know this before, and crazy excited about trying it out, it's almost like plant magic!
The name of it is Marcotting. It's a great way to save old fruit varieties that are dying! Or if you just have a tree you want a clone of.
So this is what you do. You pick a fruit tree that you want to clone, and you pick a healthy branch, take a knife, and peel a bit of the bark off, only about 1-2cm. Then you take a plastic bag, tape it so it's fastened under the cut, fill it with wet soil, and then tape it again, above the cut. What you did was make sure that the part of the peeled bark is completely surrounded by soil.
You leave that soil bag on the tree for 2 months.
And it will grow roots in there.
Once it grows roots, you can cut that branch off, and plant it. It will grow like a new tree, 100% the same genes, same species, 100% giving you the same fruit.
I'm so insanely excited to try this, most cuttings just die for me, and all trees from seeds either need to be grafted, or will be giving some wild produce, but this is a simple way to gain any fruit tree that you can get away with putting a little bag of soil on for a few months. The varieties that are usually easily propagated this way are citrus, fig, mulberry, and lychee. It takes 6 months for an apple tree to get roots like this!
Here's a link where you can read more about it, and a video where you can see it being done! Go forth and plant those fruit trees. Future generations will prosper from your effort.
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apolloendymion · 1 year
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ok! i think tumblr ate my fucking apple cider recipe post. still, my autumn equinox tradition must carry on!
Apollo's Foolproof From-Scratch Apple Cider That Was So Good It Allegedly Landed Me A Boyfriend
you will need:
12 apples (the variety is up to you, i usually do half granny smith and half whatever's on sale plus a red delicious for garnishing)
10oz raisins
cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom pods, any other warming spices u like (whole > ground) (follow ur heart on the amounts, it's like garlic just throw so much in there. just go wild)
1 orange
brown sugar (i don't have measurements but be prepared to use a LOT lmao, i always buy at least one 32oz bag. you'll be sweetening to taste.)
large pot with lid
potato masher (optional)
two large bowls/pots/receptacles to strain the cider into
fine mesh strainer
cheesecloth or coffee filters (optional)
apple corer or knife
citrus zester
slotted spoon or ladle
the steps:
1. scrub apples gently under hot water to remove grocery store wax coating. core apples making sure all seeds & stems are removed. add apples, raisins, and mulling spices to pot with enough water to fully cover ingredients, and bring to boil. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
2. scrub orange to remove wax. zest and juice, avoiding the pith & seeds. use a potato masher or other utensil to lightly mash boiled apple mixture so every apple slice is at least partially broken up, then add the zest & juice to the pot. bring back to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for another hour. then turn off the heat and allow mixture to cool.
3. place two mesh strainers over two bowls or pots (and cover each with a cheesecloth or coffee filters, if you have them). with a slotted spoon or ladle, remove as much of the solids from the pot as you can and place them in one strainer (the larger one, if they are different sizes) to drain, then press out as much liquid into the cheesecloth as possible.
4. pour the cider from the simmer pot into the second cheesecloth and press. combine the liquid from both bowls.
5. add brown sugar to taste
cooking tips:
the times listed above are bare minimums. once all the ingredients are in the pot (minus sugar!) you can simmer as long as you want, so long as someone's nearby to supervise.
always add any sweeteners after the cooking process. otherwise, they'll burn and make the whole thing bitter.
if it's too acidic, add baking soda or more spices. if it's not acidic enough, add lemon juice, additional orange juice, or apple cider vinegar.
variations:
add 12oz fresh cranberries to the first step
sub oranges for lemons or apple cider vinegar
sub brown sugar for straight molasses, maple syrup, or alternative sweetener of your choice (I'd imagine fig or other fruit-based sweeteners would work best)
report back to me if you try something new!! i want to hear how it turned out!
serving suggestions:
add three or four cinnamon imperials (red hots) to your mug, along with a dash of fireball whiskey if you're so inclined. i cannot stress enough how fucking amazing this tastes.
garnish with apple slices, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and/or star anise
if you have dairy-free ice cream on hand, pour some cider over a scoop. you can use dairy ice cream, but it's more likely to curdle.
freeze some in an ice cube tray, then blend with some non-frozen cider for a slushie
ok I've never tried this, but i bet blending with pumpkin puree would slap. PLEASE tell me if you try it
this makes a metric fuckload of cider, which is very rich and can be watered down considerably (seriously). share with your friends and/or freeze some to last the season (or halve it, i guess, but that's no fun :P)
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philodendronleaves · 1 year
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Fig
The fig tree originated from Mediterranean countries. Turkey is considered a major producer of Fig. These plants are grown in warmer regions. It is also possible to grow in temperate regions with proper indoor temperatures.
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Fig tree
Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous. In, some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.
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Fig varieties
There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.
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Black Mission Fig
 This fig fruit variety is one of the most commonly grown varieties in the world. The size of the fruit is about 3-5 cm. Initially, the skin seems to be green in color. After ripening it will change to purple or else brown in colour.There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.
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Fig seed
 There are more than 1000 seeds found in a fig fruit. Seeds are produced from a single blossom.
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Germination
Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will germinate quickly.
#Fig#The fig tree originated from Mediterranean countries. Turkey is considered a major producer of Fig. These plants are grown in warmer region#fig#Fig tree#Fig tree produce fig fruit and this belongs to the mulberry family. And this is also considered bone friendly because it contains magnesium#calcium#and phosphorous. In#some research it is recommended that it contains 3.2 times more than other fruits.Fig benefits are greater.#fig tree#Fig varieties#There are almost +800 varieties of figs. But only a few varieties are grown for their delicious purpose.#fig fruit varieties#Black Mission Fig#This fig fruit variety is one of the most commonly grown varieties in the world. The size of the fruit is about 3-5 cm. Initially#the skin seems to be green in color. After ripening it will change to purple or else brown in colour.#black mission fig#Fig seed#There are more than 1000 seeds found in a fig fruit. Seeds are produced from a single blossom.#fig seeds#Germination#Remove a scoop of pulp and soak in water for two to three days. The true seeds are sediment that is ready to be sown directly and it will g#germination#Soil#Fig prefers to grow mostly in moisture and well-drained soil. Application of Bio-NPK results around the plants results in good yield.#soil#Irrigation#Drip irrigation is the most suitable irrigation for fig trees. A plant requires at least 13-15 liters of water a day.#irrigation#Sunlight#This plant requires 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. Less amount of sunlight will produce less amount of fruits.
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madamlaydebug · 2 months
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The foods within the States that create the least amount of mucus in the body. VEGETABLES
* Amaranth greens – same as Callaloo, a variety of Spinach
* Avocado
* Bell Peppers
* Chayote (Mexican Squash)
* Cucumber
* Dandelion greens
* Garbanzo beans
* Green banana
* Izote – cactus flower/ cactus leaf
* Kale
* Lettuce (all, except Iceberg)
* Mushrooms (all, except Shiitake)
* Nopales (Mexican Cactus
* Okra seasonal * Olives (not soaked in vinegar)
* Onions
* Poke salad – greens
* Purslane (Verdolaga)
* Sea Vegetables (wakame/dulse/arame/hijiki/nori)
* Squash - except pumpkin
* Tomato – cherry & plum/roma only
* Tomatillo
* Turnip greens
* Watercress
* Zucchini
FRUITS
(No canned or seedless fruits)
* Apples
* Bananas – the smallest one or the Burro/mid-size (original banana)
* Berries – all varieties – no cranberries
* Cantaloupe
* Cherries
* Currants
* Dates
* Figs
* Grapes – Seeded
* Limes (key limes preferred with seeds)
* Mango
* Melons – Seeded
* Orange (Seville or sour preferred)
* Papayas
* Peaches
* Pear
* Plums
* Prickly Pear (Cactus Fruit)
* Prunes
* Raisins – Seeded
* Soft Jelly Coconuts
* Soursops – (Latin or West Indian markets)
* Tamarind
GRAINS
* Amaranth
* Fonio
* Kamut
* Quinoa
* Rye
* Spelt
* Teff
* Wild Rice
NUTS & SEEDS
* Hemp seeds
* Raw sesame seeds
* Raw sesame seeds /tahini butter
* Walnuts
* Brazil nuts
OILS
* Coconut oil (do not cook)
* Olive oil (do not cook)
* Avocado oil
* Grapeseed oil
* Hempseed oil
* Sesame seed oil
SPICES AND SEASONINGS
MILD FLAVORS
* Basil
* Bay leaf
* Cloves
* Dill
* Oregano
* Savory
* Sweet Basil
* Tarragon
* Thyme
SALTY FLAVORS
* Pure Sea Salt
* Powdered Granulated Seaweed -(Kelp/Dulce/Nori – has “sea taste”)
SWEET FLAVORS
* 100% Pure Agave Syrup – (from cactus)
* Date Sugar/Syrup
PUNGENT AND SPICY FLAVORS
* Achiote
* Cayenne/ African Bird Pepper
* Culantro * Habanero
* Onion Powder
* Sage
HERBAL TEAS
* Anise
* Burdock
* Chamomile
* Elderberry
* Fennel
* Ginger
* Raspberry
* Sarsaparilla
* Tila (Linden flower)
* Valerian
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thesarahshay · 1 year
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Welcome to Bixby's Lounge
The Case of the Greater Gatsby is coming in just a few days — a 1940s film noir radio play parody coming to you from Shipwrecked Comedy, as a sequel to their short film The Case of the Gilded Lily. I came up with a few special cocktails for us to drink while enjoying the show, and figured some of you might like to drink along! See below the fold for mocktail versions and syrup recipes.
Fig Wineshine 1 oz brandy 1 oz. fig simple syrup Seltzer Squeeze of lemon
Add brandy and syrup to a highball or rocks glass with ice. Top with soda, add lemon, and stir. Serve with cookies.
Shirley Themple 1 oz. gin 3/4 oz. grenadine (see recipe below) Seltzer Wedge of lime
Put gin, two ice cubes, and lime wedge in a shaker and shake like you’re trying to get information out of it. Strain gin into a highball glass, add grenadine, and top with seltzer. Stir, then spend the rest of the evening attempting to smoke the spoon.
Ford Phillips 2 fingers of scotch
Pour scotch into a rocks glass. Serve with limited eye contact.
Mocktails Fig Temperanceshine 1 oz. fig simple syrup Ginger ale Squeeze of lemon Optional: Dash of orange bitters
The Original Shirley Temple 3/4 oz. grenadine Seltzer (Willie’s recipe) or ginger ale (original recipe) Optional: Squeeze of lime, maraschino cherry garnish
Note: If using ginger ale, I recommend going with a spicier variety to balance against the sweetness of the syrup (we used Fever Tree).
Did you know: Grenadine was originally made from pomegranate, hence the name! To taste a Shirley T(h)emple as Bixby would have made it, follow the recipe below to make your own.
Homemade Grenadine 1 cup pomegranate juice 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Optional: Dash of orange blossom water
Combine juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat on medium high until bubbles form, but before it fully boils. Remove from heat and let cool. Add orange blossom water if using, then pour into a well-sealed glass container. Keeps in the fridge 1-2 months.
Fig Simple Syrup 9 oz. fig jam 1 cup water OR 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 2 cups chopped fresh figs or 1 cup dried figs
Heat water in a small saucepan on medium high until steaming. Add jam (or sugar) and whisk gently to mix. If using fresh or dried fruit, add now. When the mixture begins to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until it reduces by between 1/4 and 1/2 (you can taste a spoonful to check — if it’s doesn’t seem flavorful enough, keep reducing). Remove from stove and allow to cool. If using dried fruit, allow it to steep for an hour. Strain to remove seeds and store in a well-sealed glass container. Keeps in the fridge 1-2 months.
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tinystepsforward · 6 months
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latest shenanigans from my parents include
father:
ignored specific instructions that i would pick something up from their house to rock up to mine with it, then freak out bc i was weightlifting in my garage in a sports bra and therefore showing like 1.5" of midriff, and leave it on my driveway and run away. not super surprising from a man who stopped hugging me when my weird hormone sitch meant i started puberty at 6ish but what
mother:
ignored specific instructions that i would pick something else up from their house to rock up to mine with it, then get very surprised/cowed by my wife answering the door bc she's still pretending i'm not married
a variety of 60-year-old-fundie-woman-on-fb shenanigans, including:
sending me and her other adhd child clickbait about how cashews are better than prozac and b vitamins reverse adhd
sharing yet more posts from conversion therapy organisations for "suffering parents of wayward children" saying that this easter we need to remember that it is sooooo hard to love betrayers like judas but jesus did it anyway
making a huge post about how this one plant in her garden looked promising but bore no fruit and the fig tree in the bible and maybe her life is like that, secretly rotten under the surface. really makes you think
anyway my therapist was like "you always talk about 'my mother' or 'my parents' but not really about your father on his own and i'd like you to think about that" and. i Guess remembering that he's a fucking fundie dickhead about girls and women existing has opened a few old cans of worms to bring to her next week
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calabria-mediterranea · 8 months
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The ancient tradition of drying figs in Calabria
Figs are a unique fruit resembling a teardrop. They’re about the size of your thumb, filled with hundreds of tiny seeds, and have an edible purple or green peel. The flesh of the fruit is pink and has a mild, sweet taste. The scientific name for the fig is Ficus carica.
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The Dottato fig variety (or Kadota in the US) is the most common in Calabria and is usually found from the 2nd week of August into September (it’s also my personal favorite). The Dottato fig has green skin and a white / golden interior. The flesh is creamy, sweet, and bright tasting. The dottato fig variety is also a good choice for drying.
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In Southern Italy's Calabria dried figs are a centuries-old tradition, which came here alongside with the Phoenicians. The particular environmental situation of Calabria has created special conditions which in other areas of Mediterranean were impossible.
Figs — and their leaves — are packed with nutrients and offer a variety of potential health benefits. They may promote healthy digestion, decrease your risk of heart disease, and help you manage your blood sugar levels.
Dried figs are high in sugar and rich in calories, as the sugar becomes concentrated when the fruits are dried.
Calabrian crocette are dried figs stuffed with almonds or walnuts and then baked in the oven with a pinch of cinnamon and a touch of your favorite liqueur. They can be consumed as is or covered with a thin layer of chocolate. They must, however, be stuffed and closed according to tradition. Each crocetta is made of four figs opened in half and held together. They are overlapped with another open fig so as to form a cross – hence the name. At this point they are stuffed and closed with two other half-opened dried figs.
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As Promised! A Recipe for Kipsha (Sort of)
Hello everyone! A few days ago I said that, as a way to celebrate reaching 100 followers that I would make one of the dishes from the setting of my WIP. And I did that! Kind of. You see it turns out that Sainsbury's or at least Google, lied to me, and so I was unable to find barely which was a necessary component of this recipe. Even worse when I returned home I found that the only wheat flour that I had was self-rising. And so, I did not make Kipsha (recipe here) which is eaten in the western and central parts of Kishetal, rather I made Kipisa which is eaten on eastern border of Kishetal and Makur in cities like Kutar and Nabi (shown below).
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The primary difference between Kipsha and Kipisa is the grain used. Kipisa is made with rye while Kipsha is made with barley. In addition, Kipisa is often served with butter. Butter as a culinary ingredient is almost entirely limited to the eastern plains, where it preferred to or eaten alongside olive oil. Saramuk Ukishiya, meaning "Butter Eater" (Saramuk coming from the Lakuri word for butter, Shayram) is a common derrogatory term used to refer to those people living in the region shown above. The recipe is below the cut!
Kipisa
Kipsha or Kipisa or Kipcha is a kind of cake or biscuit commonly eaten by the wealthy and poor alike. It can vary wildly from soft and spongy to harder and more cracker like. It is a popular form of street food and can be served as savory or sweet. In savory applications honey is typically forgone and olive oil may be replaced with various varieties of animal fat. All varieties contain some amount of barley or more rarely, rye, however examples meant for nobility may contain up to 70 or even 90%.
The name Kipsha is a reference to the sesame and/or poppy seeds used in and sprinkled over the top. Kip being the Kishic word for seed or grain. Though it may also refer to an infant, thus part of the cake's association with fertility.
This recipe is for Sweet Kipisa, as it is enjoyed in the city of Kutar. A similar varient is eaten just across the mountains in Labisa, though here they make use of barley rather rye. It is this barley variety, Kipsha, which is my MC, Narul's favorite dish.
This particular variety of Kipsia is cracker-like, with a slightly chewy interior.
Ingredients
Note: For those ingredients which are not available on earth, approximate substitutes are provided.  
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The Cakes
(Note that Kishetal has no distinct set of measurements nor are recipes recorded. Recipes are typically passed down orally and differ greatly between regions and even families. Adjust ingredients to one's own liking)
1 ¾ cups Rye Flour
1 ¼ Unbleached Wheat Flour
½ cup Water
1 Tbsp Olive Oil or Untoasted Sesame Oil
2 Tbsp Sweet White Wine (Riesling or Muscat are suggested)
3 Tbsp Kafa (This Kishic yogurt drink can be substituted with equal parts plain greek yogurt and whole milk)
2 Tbsp Honey 
1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
2 ½ Tsp Untoasted White Sesame Seeds
½ Tsp Sinrian Cinnamon (Substitute Cassia Cinnamon)
¼ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
Toppings
 1. This are meant to reflect Narul’s Preferred Toppings, though with the addition of more typically eastern additions
1-2 Dried figs chopped (Fresh figs may be substituted)
3 Tbsp Honey, warmed
2 Tbsp Regula Juice (Substitute 1:1 parts orange and lemon juice)
Ground black pepper to taste
Sesame Seeds to taste
Chibalan Salt to taste (Substitute: Flake Salt)
Torn mint leaves
Goat Butter, melted (Cow or sheep is also acceptable)
2. Other Toppings
Unsalted soft cheese such as ricotta
Yogurt
Dates
Crushed nuts (typically walnuts or pistachios)
Chopped Cherries or other fruits
Preparation
1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In a different bowl combine all liquid ingredients and whisk thoroughly.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, knead using your hands to form a firm ball, add water and flour as needed to achieve this.
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4. Cover the dough with a damp towel and allow it to rest at room temperature for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 4.
5. Preheat oven to 400 F or 200 C (fan 195 C).
6. Liberally dust a counter or large cutting board with rye flour. Dust a rolling pin or similar instrument with flour.
7. Place the rested dough onto the floured surface and roll out to approximately 1/4 inch
8. Using a biscuit cutter or knife, cut dough into cakes, these can be any number of shapes, delicately score the surface.
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9. Place cakes on a covered cookie sheet making sure that they do not touch. 
10. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden or lightly browned.
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11. Remove and immeditately apply melted butter, honey, and regalu juice to surface. Allow to sit and cool for at least 5 minutes (Kipisa is not eaten hot. The more time is allowed for the absorption of the toppings, the better)
12. Once cool, add additional toppings. It is not unusual at this point to add additional butter and honey, nor is it unheard to dip the cake in the regalu juice and butter while eating it.
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13. Enjoy!
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