Fig ’Brown Turkey’

The fig 'Brown Turkey' tree produces purplish edible figs up to 10 cm in length. One of the hardiest Fig tree it can be cultivated in cold places but in sheltered exposure.

Deciduous tree up to 5 m tall. Flowering in summer. The fruits ripe in autumn and can be eaten fresh or in jams.

Dig a hole at least two or three times as wide and deep as the root ball. Take out the plant from the container and loosen roots to allow them to spread out in all direction. Cut possible broken roots. Mix the soil extracted with a substrate and fill part of the hole with the mixture obtained. Place the plant in the hole and cover with the remaining mixture. Compact the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.