Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'

About this product

Fig 'Brown Turkey' (Ficus carica)

Overview

‘Brown Turkey’ is the classic hardy fig for outdoor growing in Ireland. It produces medium to large brown-purple figs with sweet, richly flavoured flesh, especially in warm summers or against a sunny wall.

Key Features

• Most reliable outdoor fig variety for cool climates
• Sweet, richly flavoured fruit when fully ripe
• Decorative, large lobed leaves for a Mediterranean look
• Suitable for training against a wall or growing in large containers

How to Plant

Plant in Free-draining, fertile soil or loam-based compost in a large container. in a position with Full sun in a sheltered, south- or west-facing position.. Dig a generous planting hole, mix in organic matter, and water thoroughly after planting. Apply a mulch around the base to help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

Care Tips

• Restrict the root run—either in a large container or a lined pit—to encourage fruiting over leafy growth.
• Water regularly in summer, especially in pots, and feed with a high-potash fertiliser from late spring.
• Prune in late winter, thinning congested shoots and removing any dead or weak growth.

Size & Growth Timeline

In the ground, ‘Brown Turkey’ typically reaches 2–3m tall and wide in about 5 years; container-grown specimens will stay nearer 1.5–2m.

Harvest

Main crops are usually ready from late August into September. Figs are ripe when soft to the touch and hanging down on their stalks.

Perfect For…

• Sunny patios and sheltered walls
• Customers wanting a Mediterranean feel in Irish gardens
• Container growing in courtyards and on terraces

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