when are figs in season

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Fig season for figs varies by region, but a practical summary is:

  • Northern Hemisphere (most common fig-growing areas like the U.S., Europe, parts of Asia): main harvest typically runs from late June/July through September, with some varieties producing a smaller “breba” crop earlier in the season (late spring to early summer). In many places the peak is July–August, sometimes extending into September or October depending on climate and variety.
  • Southern Hemisphere (e.g., parts of South America, parts of Africa, Australia): season tends to fall during their summer and early autumn, roughly December through March in many climates, though exact timing depends on local conditions and varieties.
  • Regional notes:
    • Mediterranean Europe (Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey): typically July to September for the main crop, with variations by locale and fig type.
* North Africa: commonly July to September for the main harvest.
* India: regional differences, often February–April in some areas, and June–August in others.
* Texas/Central U.S.: peaks late June to early August, subject to weather variation.

If you’re planning to buy or pick locally, the best approach is to check farmers’ markets or local orchard calendars for your exact area, since microclimates and specific fig varieties can shift timing by several weeks.

Direct answer: figs are in season locally largely from late spring to early fall in the Northern Hemisphere (breba crop May–June, main crop July–September, sometimes extending to October), and from December through March in many parts of the Southern Hemisphere, with regional variation.