I have read it takes approximately 70 days for a fig to go from a tiny figlet to full ripe, ready-to-pick, fruit....give or take, a few days...but, let's say that this statement is true.

So...what makes one variety "early" and another "late".  It must be when the main-crop starts to form...correct?  (Assuming same culture, and other growing conditions being equal).

And is a "late" fig growing in The Bronx, NYC, still a "late" fig growing in Arizona/California?  Climate must have some effect on when main-crop starts forming.  Yes...no?

Just asking.

Frank

IMHO, I dont think the ripening length changes, just the date will.

You can get Florida Corn in NJ in April, because it can be planted earlier...

The age of the tree affects the ripening times. A young tree will usually take longer than a mature one.

Whether the tree is in a container vs. the ground will speed up ripening.

Averages are just that. I have varietals that can mature a main crop fig in abt 60 days. I also have some that need abt 120 days.

Of course, there are other factors that can affect it such as horticultural practices.

Thanks for the answers.  Too many factors that can vary from one location to another, and cultural conditions factored in make it difficult to give any rules.

I was just wondering, but I had a felling about what answers I would get.  I wasn't too far off.

Frank

I fail to see how from a biological perspective that it would make a difference how long they take to ripen.  I think the difference between container vs non is the container figs warm up quicker so they get going earlier.  Dont confuse ripening time with when a fig will begin to develop.