Figs ripening in the Mediterranean sun, France, Europe

Dried anjeer (fig) (Ficus carica) in a black bowl, India, Asia

Dried anjeer (fig) (Ficus carica) in a black bowl, India, Asia

Single fig sinking in water isolated against black background, Vertical photo

Halved Common fig (Ficus carica), studio shot against black background

Syrniki - quark or sweet curd cheese pancakes with fresh raspberry, figs and maple sirup

Fresh figs, whole and cut on slices on wooden table

Apples, kiwi and fig in a wooden fruit basket as a healthy meal, Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Apples, kiwi and fig in a wooden fruit basket as a healthy meal, Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Ficus Carica, Figs, Italy

Close up, detail, of dried Mission figs (also known as Black Mission or Franciscana). It is a popular variety of the edible fig (Ficus carica). Sonoma County, California. USA.

Harvesting the orchard

Harvesting the orchard

Dates, apricots, figs, pineapple, ginger, dried prunes on a market stall

Freshly harvested 'Petite Grise' figs in August. Variety to be dried.