A fully hardy Fig that is self fertile, ‘Brown Turkey’ produces huge crops of wonderfully honey-like figs with the trademark red flesh under brown skin in August to September. In late summer a following crop will often develop, which if protected well, will produce fruits the following summer. Selected specifically for the UK climate, the gorgeous lobed foliage provide a nice feature if trained up a wall or planted in a patio container. Height: 3m (9′). Spread: 4m (13′).
Estimated time to cropping once planted: 1 year.
Estimated time to best yields: 3 years.
Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.
Growing Information
Grow fig trees in a sheltered, sunny position. A warm, south facing site against a wall is ideal. Figs prefer a moisture retentive, fertile, well drained soil that is slightly alkaline. Prior to planting fig trees, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole. Figs have a vigorous growth habit but can be restricted by constructing a 60cm (2′) square, open bottomed brick or concrete pit around the root system. Add a 15cm (6″) layer of broken stone to the base of the pit. Alternatively plant figs in large patio containers using a well drained compost such as John Innes No.3. When growing fig trees in containers they should be repotted every two years. If figs are to be wall trained, install support wires prior to planting.
