While fig trees need heat, gardeners dwelling in the Golden State's chilly climates can plant 'Desert King,' 'Violette de Bordeaux,' ' White Marseilles' (sometimes sold as 'Lattarula'), 'Conadria ...

1 tablespoon chia seeds. Place figs, water, juice and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a rapid boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until liquid reduces by half, about 10-15 minutes.

Figs recommended for our climate include 'Brown Turkey,' 'Celeste,' 'White Marseilles' and 'Conadria.' Of these, 'Celeste' is a little more tolerant of the cold.

F. carica 'White Marseilles' ripens in early September with fruit that have a light-green skin and green flesh. Growing tips. A fig tree will succeed best in a sheltered position in full sun.

I have a thriving, two-year-old fig tree in an unheated greenhouse. It produces masses of fruit but, ... Outside, the varieties 'Brown Turkey' and 'White Marseilles' are the most reliable.