Use FigVarieties.com to Avoid Buying the Same Fig Variety
As a fig newbie, there was nothing more frustrating to me (other than killing cuttings) than to buy the same fig variety over and over again, only because of different names. This is what got me started building a spreadsheet to track all of the different varieties. Eventually, that spreadsheet became the initial basis for […]
Collecting Striped Figs
For those who like to collect striped/rimada figs, there is now a Variegated Collection in the FigVarieties Database. You may view the updated variegated collection at any time via this link: Variegated Collection. Or, as with any Collection, simply select the Collections drop-down (under the General Filters) on the FigVarieties search page and select the […]
Identifying Breba Producing Fig Varieties
What is a Breba? A breba (or breva in Spanish, and sometimes as taqsh) is a fig that develops on an edible fig tree in the spring on the previous year’s shoot growth. In contrast, the main fig crop develops on the current year’s shoot growth and ripens in late summer or fall. Breba figs […]
Get The Skinny on Fig Seasons
When researching suitable fig varieties, one of the most important criteria is the ripening season. This is especially true for growers in northern regions, where earlier fig varieties are critical. But even for those located in warmer climates, with long growing seasons, knowing the season a variety ripens can be useful. Selecting varieties from across […]
Understanding The Fig Variety Details Page
As the name suggests, the Fig Variety Details page provides specific details for each variety. These pages can contain a lot of info, so they are broken down into sections for easier navigation. This video will provide a better grasp of what information is available.
How To Use The Advanced Search & Filtering on FigVarieties.com
One of the primary drivers for the creation of The Fig Variety Database (see Why The Fig Variety Database?) and now the new FigVarieties.com (see About FigVarieties.com) was the need to easily sift through the tremendous amounts of data that I had collected in an Excel spreadsheet. FigVarieties.com makes filtering on over 2,100 fig varieties […]
How to Register on FigVarieties.com
Though many useful features are available on FigVarieties.com to unregistered users, many more benefits are activated through registration. It’s simple and free! I walk you through the process in the video below.
FigVarieties.com Launches
The day is finally here! The Fig Variety Database, the world’s first edible fig online structured resource, gets a major facelift with the launch of FigVarieties.com. For a little background, you may be interested in reading, Why The Fig Variety Database? and About FigVarieties.com. And to kick off the new site, check out the video […]
The First FigVarieties.com Blog Post
Welcome to FigVarieties.com! The FigVarieties.com Blog will offer premium content for fig lovers. Initially, we will begin by migrating the fig related posts from the Higher Octave site. This can only be done after this site has been launched, so it may take a little time. Then we will bring you new posts from experienced […]