Brown Turkey Fig

Climate

The Brown Turkey Fig prefers a warm and sunny climate with moderate humidity. It thrives in regions with mild winters and hot summers. It is adaptable to various altitudes, but it generally prefers lower to mid-altitude environments.

Common Name

Brown Turkey Fig

Description

The Brown Turkey Fig is a medium-sized fruit with a mahogany brown skin tinged purple. It has a rich flavor and is best enjoyed fresh. This variety is not suitable for canning or drying. The tree is cold hardy, making it suitable for cooler climates.

Genus
Grouping
Fruits
Latin Name

Ficus carica

Origin

Country of origin: Turkey Grouping: Fruits Medium sized fruit with mahogany brown skin tinged purple, and has few seeds. It has a rich flavour and is best eaten fresh. Not good for canning or drying. The tree is cold hardy.

Other Relevant Information

- The Brown Turkey Fig tree can grow up to 20-30 feet tall. - It is a deciduous tree that sheds its leaves in the winter. - The figs ripen in late summer to early fall. - The fruit has a sweet and juicy flesh. - The Brown Turkey Fig is self-pollinating. - It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. - This variety of fig is known for its resistance to diseases.

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

Sandy or loamy soil with good drainage.

Specific species
Uses
Suitability to cool temperate climate

Medium sized fruit with mahogany brown skin tinged purple, and has few seeds. It has a rich flavour and is best eaten fresh. Not good for canning or drying. The tree is cold hardy.