Brown Turkey Fig Tree (Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’)

The Brown Turkey fig tree will produce two harvests each year. The first crop will be smaller and in late spring while the main crop will be larger and in early fall. The Brown Turkey is somewhat cold hardy and will tolerate heat well.  This tree produces small to medium, violet to brown-skinned fruit with a reddish amber flesh. Its rich sweet flavor makes it perfect for eating fresh, dehydrating, baking and preserving. Some people use them as a sweetener in place of sugar.

Plant in full sun to partial shade as it needs a minimum of 4 hours of sunlight. It prefers well-drained soil and can be planted in ground or in a container. Once established it is drought tolerant. The Brown Turkey fig is self-pollinating, but planting pollinating partners can increase the size of your crops. Average height 10′ – 25′ and width 12′ – 15′. Required Chill Hours: 100. USDA hardiness zones 7 – 9.