Last year I was able to keep my varieties pretty straight when picking them. By the time I got them indoors to share with my wife and compare the varieties, I still knew what they were. This year, maybe it is because I have more varieties or because I am now over 60, I was struggling to recall which was which in a small bowl by the time I came inside.

 

So today I started using this.   30 figs of 20 varieties, I was a happy camper

I cut a bunch of papers to size, just have to pop a new paper in the top of the egg carton each day. I think I need a few more cartons.

How do you keep em straight?

You just gave me a great idea. I wish I had carpentry skills.

What a simple yet great idea.

I hope one day to have an assortment like that.

I protect mine with organza bags.  When it's time to pick I write the name of the fig on some paper, tear that off and put it in the bag with the fig.

And just recently I've stopped doing this.  It's become very burdensome.  I've gone back to just enjoying my figs  :)

That's a clever method Eboone! I will have to remember that for years to come! Nice assortment btw, better than a box of chocolates....

Nice selection of figs coming through for you Ed!

Creative way to pick figs!
My only caution is not to re-use old egg cartons since they can't be cleaned properly.

Great Idea Ed! Beautiful Figs! A very nice assortment, Congrats Ed, that's some fine growing! : )

Eboone, You ask how do I keep em straight ? Well, its easy, I put one in one hand and one in the other...lol. I wish i had more figs but my trees are young so i get one fig every other day or so.

Very nice method you developed! I like it because its simple but efficient! I hope some day I will enjoy several varieties just as you have! Thx for sharing it with us!

Meg, that was me 2 years ago.  It takes a little patience, but is faster than growing apple or pear trees!

Definitely faster...