Aside from the fig types commonly found in supermarkets, more than 800 other varieties of the fruit exist around the world.

But fig cultivation in California began a slow overall decline in the late 1930s. Compared with other fruits, some varieties of figs were labor-intensive to harvest and pack; pickers often had to ...

Fresh figs are a delicate fruit, requiring a bit of preparation ... It's imperative to choose the right type of fig for the ...