Fig

The fruit, also called the fig, is an important crop in those areas where it is grown commercially. Native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, The species has become naturalized in scattered locations in Asia and North America.

Fig occupies a high position among dry fruits and are edible either in fresh form or in different dried, preserved, as well as canned forms. Soft, sweet, and pulpy, this delicious fruit promotes good health and is wholesome.

Figs can be eaten fresh or dried, and used in jam-making. Most commercial production is in dried or otherwise processed forms since the ripe fruit does not transport well, and once picked does not keep well. The widely produced fig roll is a biscuit (or cookie) with a filling made from figs.

The soil and climate in Estahban valley are ideal for growing figs. Fig thrive in valleys hot day summer sun without any irrigation. No chemical materials and hormones are used in growing this product, Consequently, the dried figs are organic and natural products. The main characteristic of Iranian figs can be identified as being dry, a bit hard, and wrinkled. Iranian fig is variable in size and color.