FIG Brown Turkey
Ficus carica
Well known hardy selection with large crops of green figs with a brown tinge to the skin, and white to amber flesh.
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Pollination
All fig varieites are self fertile. However, all self fertile varieties produce more fruit if planted with another variety nearby.
SOIL |
Prefers well drained, reasonably fertile soil. |
PLANTING SITE |
Sunny, sheltered and frost free position is best. |
CLIMATE |
Figs are considered a subtropical fruit, but can be successfully grown in cooler regions. Most varieties need a long hot summer for the fruit to fully mature, so plant figs where they receive maximum sunlight. In colder areas consider espalier training and container growing. |
WATERING |
Water well while young, during long dry periods and when the fruit is developing. |
GENERAL CARE |
Yong trees are very susceptible to frost damage, especially if Spring frosts are severe. |
PESTS & DISEASES |
Figs suffer from few pest or disease issues. |
PLANTING IDEAS |
Fig trees become large trees, but can be grown in large containers to keep the size of the tree down. Fig trees are spectacular as a fan espalier. |
FRUIT |
Some varieties produce two crops- firstly the ‘breba’ crop (last year’s wood) and then the main crop (on new season’s wood). Harvest the fruit as it begins to split. |
POLLINATION |
Figs are self fertile. |
TREE SIZE |
6m x 5m. |
RECOMMENDED PRUNING SYSTEM |
Open vase shape is recommended. |