Fig trees (Ficus carica) grow well in areas that provide the eight hours of daily sun and moderate winters. But the fig tree -- and specifically the majestic Moreton Bay fig, whose branches can spread more than 100 feet and send down aerial roots that harden into buttresses -- has become a cherished part of Southern California's arboreal heritage. Commercial figs are produced primarily in Turkey, Morocco, Iran and Egypt, but are also grown in Chile, New Zealand, Spain and Algeria. If you have a Whole Foods near you they are really good at stocking fresh figs. Several popular varieties grown in southern California include the Mission, Kadota, Brown Turkey and Conadria. So if you see them disappear from your store and the calendar still says summer, ask the produce manager if they expect more in and the answer should be yes. It’s fig season in California A TOAST: When a fig is good, there are few fruits that can compete with it. I have about 6000 sq ft to grow stuff and was wondering if y’all know any really good fig varieties that do well in southern coastal California zone 10? Here is a full list of when each fig variety should be available. A list of fun things to do on New Year’s Eve in L.A. Grand Park will not host an in-person party for New Year’s Eve but will bring the music, dance and sense of community to you. Run Every Day challenges on IG can hold you to them. I’m Eric : Father of 4, living just south of Ann Arbor, MI. //