FIG is a deciduous shrub or small tree in the genus Ficus of the mulberry family, usually edible fruit, mainly FIG flowers.
Figs prefer warm, moist climates and are resistant to barren and dry conditions. They are best planted in sandy loam with deep, loose, fertile soil that drains well.
The species comes in a variety of varieties, including Branrick, Penglai Persimmon, and Qingpu. FIG trees have high yields and few pests and diseases, making them one of the fastest-growing fruit trees.
Figs are found along the Mediterranean coast. It is cultivated all over the world.
Figs are one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees in the world and have high economic value.
Fruit can be processed to make jam, preserved fruit, canned fruit juice, fruit powder, preserves, syrup, and a series of drinks, which is a pollution-free green food. Known as "the patron saint of human health in the 21st century".
Figs have quite a long fruiting period. From June to November, there are more than 5 months of fruit harvest each year, fresh fruit can be continuously supplied to the market, and suitable for processing, do not need to accumulate storage.
The single fruit weight of improved varieties is generally 50-100 grams, larger fruit can reach more than 150 grams.
FIG trees are graceful and are used as ornamental trees in gardens and parks. FIG leaves are large, palmately split, rough leaf surfaces, with good dust suction effect, such as with other plants configured together, and can also form a good anti-noise barrier.
FIG trees can resist the poisonous gas and air pollution that ordinary plants can not tolerate. It is a good tree for greening in the area of chemical pollution. In addition, figs have strong adaptability, wind resistance, drought tolerance, and salt and alkali tolerance.
When planted in coastal areas, they can not only play the role of windproof sand fixation, greening the sand beach.
Figs contain malic acid, citric acid, lipase, protease, hydrolase, and so on, which can promote defecation, enhance digestive function and protect the cardiovascular system.
1. Promote bowel movement. Figs contain a lot of dietary fiber, and often eat can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis, and promote intestinal excretion.
2. Enhance digestive function. Figs contain a lot of malic acids, oxalic acid, succinic acid, protease, and other effective ingredients, which often eat can promote the secretion of gastric juice, thus enhancing the digestive function of the stomach.
3. Protect your cardiovascular system. Figs are rich in potassium, which can effectively regulate blood pressure balance. Figs contain soluble fiber and pectin, which can reduce cholesterol deposition, so regular consumption can protect your cardiovascular system.
4. Slow down aging. Ripe figs contain a lot of anthocyanins, vitamin C, and other powerful antioxidants. Regular consumption can eliminate free radicals in the body, inhibit pigment deposition, and effectively delay aging.
Figs can be eaten as follows:
1. Eat it straight.
2. Cooking. In addition to eating figs directly, they can also be steamed with rock sugar. Pick less ripe figs, wash the rind and tear through the pedicles. Break the figs together with the juice into a bowl, then add the right amount of rock sugar and steam.
3. Make soup. Wash and chop figs, and mushrooms together into the pot, and add water and seasoning.
