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A Bumper Crop Of Figs
July 15, 2008
Many area backyard fig growers are reporting a bumper crop this year across North Escambia.
In the Walnut Hill fig tree pictured above, there was an extra surprise…a bird’s nest about five feet off the ground with three blue speckled eggs inside.
The National Fig Council says:
“Figs, a recognized powerhouse of nutrition, have provided sustenance for as long as there has been dietary history. As early as 2900 BC, in early Sumerian times, the medicinal use of figs was stressed. Known for their fiber content, figs also contain more calcium, more potassium, and more iron than other common fruits. Fresh figs also contain important antioxidants.
“Fresh figs have long been the darling among discerning chefs, who have used the elegant specialty in a broad spectrum of culinary treasures including appetizers, sauces, salads, entrees and dessert.”
But around North Escambia, perhaps nothing beats a hot buttered biscuit with fresh fig preserves.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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Anyone sensitive to okra or squash plants should pick figs wearing rubber gloves and a long sleeved shirt. Contact with the leaves and the milky juice of the fruit can cause a moderate to severe rash. Wash affected areas with soap and water, dry well, apply hydrocortisone cream, benadryl cream or calomine lotion. Extreme cases may require medical attention.