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

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

Fresh figs, whole and cut on slices on wooden table

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

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

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.

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

Harvesting the orchard

Harvesting the orchard

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