On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 11:03:10 GMT, ajlajl
wrote:

Hi, We have had a fig planted in our garden (london). The fruits are
getting quite large (3inch long), are softening up a bit. They are
green & pear shaped.
How can I tell when or if they are edible ?

Pick one and cut it open. My local vairety is green outside, and rose
and white inside when quite ripe for eating or jam. 3" long and
softening sounds ripe-ish to me. I ate a couple of much smaller figs 2
weeks ago that were quite pleasant.