Most people are fond of figs, and rightfully so. They are very tasty and can be eaten fresh, preserved, or used for baking and making desserts like ice cream To be a successful fig gardener, follow a few suggestions. Since there is considerable confusion about fig variety names and mislabeled varieties, it is best to order fig plants only from Southeastern nurseries. Never purchase or attempt to grow the kinds of figs grown in California. They require pollination by a tiny wasp that cannot survive under Georgia climatic conditions.
Some varieties also produce a small, early crop on old wood.
This early crop is called the breba crop . Fruit of the breba crop is lower in quality than the main crop. If breba fruit is not to be eaten, pick and discard it. This aids in pest control. Celeste , or sugar fig , is the main variety recommended for home planting in Middle Georgia.