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A Purplish Brown Movement: A short history of Fig

 The fig originated in northern Asia Minor. Spaniards brought the fig to America in 1520. But in has been around much, much longer. Sumerian stone tables dating back to 2500 B.C. record the usage of figs. Cooked figs were used as sweeteners in lieu  of sugar in historical times, and this usage still continues today in North Africa and  the Middle East.

High in potassium, iron, fiber and plant calcium, figs are also used for medical purposes as a diuretic and laxative.

The fig tree can live as long as 100 years and grow to 100 feet tall, although domestic trees are kept pruned to a height of about 16 feet. The tree can tolerate 10° to 20° of frost in favorable sites. It should have a dry climate with light early spring rains if it is intended for the production of fresh fruits. Rains during fruit development and ripening are detrimental to the crop, causing the fruits to split.

                                                                                                     -Piglet