What causes figs to grow dry?

Question

I have a fig tree in my back yard that hasn’t really been maintained but it grows bright green leaves and wealthy sized figs. The only problem is when the figs ripen they are dry and tasteless.

Answer 1

Here are a couple of great articles with more information on dry fig fruit and how you can help your tree.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/ripe-figs-are-dry-inside.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/dry-fig-fruit-on-trees.htm