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Dates vs. figs

I get dates and figs confused. During my last trip to the grocery store, I bought both.

Here are some dates:

dates fruit

Here are some figs:

figs fruit

Dates are too sweet. Figs are good. Buy figs.

4 Responses to “Dates vs. figs”

  1. 1
    QKlilx (registered user) Says:

    Those are what my delicious Newtons are made out of? They look like a nut/mushroom hybrid. Are they soft?

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    Evan Says:

    Does anyone else think dried pitted prunes are good? You ought to give them a whirl. More tart than raisins, bigger, softer, and better on sandwiches when accompanied by peanut butter.

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    brenda Says:

    how can you tell the difference between a date tree and a fig tree before it produces fruit? just curious as i am on my way to pick one up, and the person doesnt know what one it is. please, could anyone help me?? muchly appreciated. thanks

  4. 4
    Alex Says:

    Fig is a deciduous tree with big leaves. we had one in California. I bore fruit like crazy.

    Date is a Palm tree “Date Palm”. It likes dry Arid regions.