Fig fruit

Question

This year our Black Mission fig tree is producing figs that are sweet but the outer portion of the fruit is very stringy. Also, the leaves have spots all over.

Answer 1

The two issues of leaf spots and changes in fruit could very well be related.

The links below will help you pinpoint the issue.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/dry-fig-fruit-on-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/figs-disease-rust.htm