Young Fig Tree | Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
✓ Self-fertile
✓ Brown-purple figs
✓ Soft and sweet fruits
✓ Reliable in cooler climates
✓ Vigorous growth
✓ Good fruit production
About the Ficus Brown Turkey
The Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is a hardy Mediterranean fig tree that is particularly well suited to the Dutch climate. The tree has large, green leaves and is known for its vigorous growth and good fruit production. It produces classic brown-purple figs with a soft texture and sweet flavour, which ripen relatively reliably even in cooler climates. This makes it an ideal fig tree for anyone who enjoys harvesting their own fresh figs. The 'Brown Turkey' grows best in a warm, sunny and sheltered location with well-drained soil, either planted in the ground or grown in a large container.
Fruit Quality
The figs of the Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' have a beautiful brown-purple skin and soft, juicy flesh that ranges from pink to red. The fruits are medium to large in size and have a deliciously sweet, mild flavour. They are perfect for eating fresh but are also excellent for making jams, desserts and salads. Thanks to their relatively early ripening period, you can often enjoy these delicious figs from August onwards.
