The Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is a popular fig cultivar known for its productivity, hardiness, and flavorful fruits. Here's a summary of its key characteristics and growing tips:
Characteristics:
Deciduous shrub: Large, deciduous plant with bold, deeply lobed leaves.
Fruit: Produces edible fruits up to 10cm in length. Initially green, they turn purplish when ripe.
Fruit Description: The brown-skinned fruits are pear-shaped with sugary, rich, red flesh, known for their very tasty flavor.
Crop Yield: Typically yields one crop of fruit per year, but may yield two in a hot summer or under protection.
Hardiness: Considered very hardy and reliable.
Growth Habit: Has a good compact habit, making it easy to grow.
Location Preference: Thrives in sunny locations, whether planted in the ground or in pots.
Pruning Needs: Hard pruning is recommended to encourage young replacement shoots on older plants. Figs may ooze a white sap when pruned in spring or summer, which is not harmful but can cause skin irritation.
Cultivation Tips: Pinching out strong growing tips in mid-summer can encourage the development and ripening of the current crop.
Additional Notes:
RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM): The 'Brown Turkey' fig has received the RHS AGM, indicating its excellence in garden performance.
RHS Plants for Pollinators: It provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects, making it beneficial for pollinator-friendly gardens.
RHS Lists: It is included in RHS lists curated by experts, such as Garden Plants, Wildflowers, and Plants of the World.
When cultivating the 'Brown Turkey' fig, ensure it receives adequate sunlight, proper pruning, and care to encourage healthy growth and fruit production. This versatile plant can thrive both indoors and outdoors and is generally easy to grow for gardeners looking to enjoy its delicious fruits.
Characteristics:
Deciduous shrub: Large, deciduous plant with bold, deeply lobed leaves.
Fruit: Produces edible fruits up to 10cm in length. Initially green, they turn purplish when ripe.
Fruit Description: The brown-skinned fruits are pear-shaped with sugary, rich, red flesh, known for their very tasty flavor.
Crop Yield: Typically yields one crop of fruit per year, but may yield two in a hot summer or under protection.
Hardiness: Considered very hardy and reliable.
Growth Habit: Has a good compact habit, making it easy to grow.
Location Preference: Thrives in sunny locations, whether planted in the ground or in pots.
Pruning Needs: Hard pruning is recommended to encourage young replacement shoots on older plants. Figs may ooze a white sap when pruned in spring or summer, which is not harmful but can cause skin irritation.
Cultivation Tips: Pinching out strong growing tips in mid-summer can encourage the development and ripening of the current crop.
Additional Notes:
RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM): The 'Brown Turkey' fig has received the RHS AGM, indicating its excellence in garden performance.
RHS Plants for Pollinators: It provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects, making it beneficial for pollinator-friendly gardens.
RHS Lists: It is included in RHS lists curated by experts, such as Garden Plants, Wildflowers, and Plants of the World.
When cultivating the 'Brown Turkey' fig, ensure it receives adequate sunlight, proper pruning, and care to encourage healthy growth and fruit production. This versatile plant can thrive both indoors and outdoors and is generally easy to grow for gardeners looking to enjoy its delicious fruits.
Fruit Ready to Pick: Aug/Sep
The Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is a popular fig cultivar known for its productivity, hardiness, and flavorful fruits. Here's a summary of its key characteristics and growing tips:
Characteristics:
Deciduous shrub: Large, deciduous plant with bold, deeply lobed leaves.
Fruit: Produces edible fruits up to 10cm in length. Initially green, they turn purplish when ripe.
Fruit Description: The brown-skinned fruits are pear-shaped with sugary, rich, red flesh, known for their very tasty flavor.
Crop Yield: Typically yields one crop of fruit per year, but may yield two in a hot summer or under protection.
Hardiness: Considered very hardy and reliable.
Growth Habit: Has a good compact habit, making it easy to grow.
Location Preference: Thrives in sunny locations, whether planted in the ground or in pots.
Pruning Needs: Hard pruning is recommended to encourage young replacement shoots on older plants. Figs may ooze a white sap when pruned in spring or summer, which is not harmful but can cause skin irritation.
Cultivation Tips: Pinching out strong growing tips in mid-summer can encourage the development and ripening of the current crop.
Additional Notes:
RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM): The 'Brown Turkey' fig has received the RHS AGM, indicating its excellence in garden performance.
RHS Plants for Pollinators: It provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects, making it beneficial for pollinator-friendly gardens.
RHS Lists: It is included in RHS lists curated by experts, such as Garden Plants, Wildflowers, and Plants of the World.
When cultivating the 'Brown Turkey' fig, ensure it receives adequate sunlight, proper pruning, and care to encourage healthy growth and fruit production. This versatile plant can thrive both indoors and outdoors and is generally easy to grow for gardeners looking to enjoy its delicious fruits.
Characteristics:
Deciduous shrub: Large, deciduous plant with bold, deeply lobed leaves.
Fruit: Produces edible fruits up to 10cm in length. Initially green, they turn purplish when ripe.
Fruit Description: The brown-skinned fruits are pear-shaped with sugary, rich, red flesh, known for their very tasty flavor.
Crop Yield: Typically yields one crop of fruit per year, but may yield two in a hot summer or under protection.
Hardiness: Considered very hardy and reliable.
Growth Habit: Has a good compact habit, making it easy to grow.
Location Preference: Thrives in sunny locations, whether planted in the ground or in pots.
Pruning Needs: Hard pruning is recommended to encourage young replacement shoots on older plants. Figs may ooze a white sap when pruned in spring or summer, which is not harmful but can cause skin irritation.
Cultivation Tips: Pinching out strong growing tips in mid-summer can encourage the development and ripening of the current crop.
Additional Notes:
RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM): The 'Brown Turkey' fig has received the RHS AGM, indicating its excellence in garden performance.
RHS Plants for Pollinators: It provides nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects, making it beneficial for pollinator-friendly gardens.
RHS Lists: It is included in RHS lists curated by experts, such as Garden Plants, Wildflowers, and Plants of the World.
When cultivating the 'Brown Turkey' fig, ensure it receives adequate sunlight, proper pruning, and care to encourage healthy growth and fruit production. This versatile plant can thrive both indoors and outdoors and is generally easy to grow for gardeners looking to enjoy its delicious fruits.
Fruit Ready to Pick: Aug/Sep
Water Needs / Maintence
Low to Moderate/ Low to Moderate
Spaced Apart
2.5-4m
Pollination Group
Overall Height
2.5-4m
Species
Ficus carica
Root Stock
Fruits ready to be picked
Aug/Sep
