Why Figs Break Open Before They Are Ripe
Why Figs Break Open Before They Are Ripe. Figs are a powerful little fruit packed with fiber and vitamins A and C. While dried figs are popular year-round, fig enthusiasts herald that nothing beats the sweet taste of a fresh fig, available in most of the United States from mid-summer to early fall. Figs first came to the United States via Spanish missionaries settling in South Carolina; however, the fig is an ancient fruit that can be traced back thousands of years. Although figs are widely grown, they are susceptible to problems, including splitting before ripening. There are several reasons why figs may break open before ripening.
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