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September 3, 2009
A Fig Grows in Brooklyn
So it turns out that there is a fig tree growing in my backyard (I moved in over the summer so didn't realize it until this week!) --
Any good Fig recipes??
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Cut fig in half
Crumble blue cheese on top
Broil at 450 for 4-5 mins
Bellissimo!
Posted by: jasetheace at September 3, 2009 5:25 PM
add a little honey to the recipe above...even better!
Posted by: trainergrrl at September 3, 2009 8:10 PM
a fig tree? I am SO jealous! I didn't know they could grow in this climate!
Posted by: townhouser at September 4, 2009 6:54 AM
Once upon a time, every Italian family in Brooklyn had a fig tree in the yard.
Great wrapped in prosciutto.
Posted by: dylanfan at September 4, 2009 8:46 AM
Im assuming that the tree has been there for decades based on its size - but I also didnt realize this climate supported figs (I think middle east/mediterranean) .. When the winter arrives I shouldn't be worried about it right?
Posted by: hazenyc at September 4, 2009 9:20 AM
Cut fig in half
Wrap both sections in fresh prosciutto
Enjoy
I planted a fig tree last year. It has grown quite a bit this year but no figs yet.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 4, 2009 9:21 AM
I don't know the details, but I think fig trees have to be cut back and wrapped to survive the winter. You might want to Google how to do it (or ask an elderly Italian neighbor).
Posted by: Bob Marvin at September 4, 2009 9:21 AM
Look in NY Times archives - they've done several stories about "traditional fig trees in Bklyn gardens."
Posted by: Arkady at September 4, 2009 9:52 AM
Our neighbor has a beautiful, huge fig tree, so we planted one too. The recommendation is to put them against a south-facing wall. They do not need wrapping or any special care. Ours is now 3 years old. Last year it produced figs but they didn't ripen; this year we have many more figs, coming along nicely. You might get some in a year or 2, DIBS.
Posted by: mshook at September 4, 2009 10:11 AM
It's true Italian families are still big on having fig trees. I used to have one years ago and each winter it had to be wrapped up.
Posted by: Giovanna at September 4, 2009 3:03 PM
Last winter, mine died back t the original size, i.e. the new growth didn't survive. This year I'll wrap it in burlap.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at September 4, 2009 3:38 PM
To ripen the figs brush them with a little olive oil and they will ripen in the sun after a few days.
Posted by: AstralOil at September 4, 2009 9:19 PM
I have a medium to large fig tree when I bought the house. I need to prune it next year. It's getting too tall. I would say about 15' now.
Posted by: zuffy at September 4, 2009 11:21 PM
My folks used tar paper and plastic over that. Our tree was huge and produced the most amazing figs.
Posted by: HmmWhichNeighborhood at September 5, 2009 7:14 PM
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