Does anyone track the dates they first see figs and the when they start harvesting? Since this  is only the second year I have had fruit, I decided to make a spread sheet to track:

1. variety
2. first site of fruit date
3. start harvest date
4. end harvest date

Great idea , would definitely add to the Fig database... (there might be a thread already...?) have you don'e any search?

There might be some information you find useful here:

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Ripening-order-2858750

I saw some lists that had "early" or "late" type of classifications, but it did not seem to match my limited experience here in z7a. So I thought I would track my own, and at the end of the season I will make it available to anyone who wants to see it. However, I am sure that it is dependent on more than just zones.

When I see that these guys up in Jersey are in the same z7a that I am, it is hard to believe! My growing season is MUCH longer here. But it is just a reminder that there is more to growing climate than USDA zones.

nope. i don't keep records. it might fall into hands of some commies.

actually, i take a look at them everyday, so.. i notice when they have figs, and when they are ripen... i eat them. but i have general idea when they should put on figs and so on. this forum is a great tool in when i have posted what and when.. that's close to a record as i keep.

If one is interested, I think tracking your own is the only way that makes sense. I'm like Pete however. I just watch and eat what ripens. I've had odd ones get ripe at just about any time of year. I've had a couple Bisirri darks ripen just this past week, but they were rogues in my opinion, and not anything I would ever expect again.

I am writing dates on my calendar, got some small fruit on my small Sal's EL about 10 days ago, they were OK had 2 Brebas only. They were berry flavor in taste.

GD,
I'm in z7 and put up my ripening chart from last year for the 70 varieties I tracked. I will do the same thing this year only the list should be larger. Just follow the link Gina posted - it's toward the end. 

Gene, I would love to, but it is one of those things that there isn't time for.

Gene, these may help.

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/southern-fig-information-page-1-6616248?pid=1282402649#post1282402649

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/southern-fig-information-page-2-6616218?pid=1282404531#post1282404531