UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey'
By far the best fig to grow in the UK
The Highlights
- Brown Turkey is fully hardy so will produce baskets full of figs in the UK and won't need winter protection
- The plump, sweet fruits develop in spring and ripen from August to September
- This gourmet variety produces large crops of sweet, juicy figs with deep red flesh under their brown skins. Ridiculous money in the shops, free on your patio.
- A fantastic foliage plant in its own right, Brown Turkey has attractive, deep green lobed leaves which lend a Mediterranean look to your garden
- Perfect for beginners, our top growers John and Josh put this in their top 3 of the easiest fruit trees to grow. Josh says "Brown Turkey is far and away the best fig tree to grow in the UK. You'll get reliable, fresh figs that taste so much better than shop bought and it's easy to look after"
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner (unsurprisingly)
- Low maintenance, minimal pruning and maximum fruit returns = the perfect gift
The Highlights
- Brown Turkey is fully hardy so will produce baskets full of figs in the UK and won't need winter protection
- The plump, sweet fruits develop in spring and ripen from August to September
- This gourmet variety produces large crops of sweet, juicy figs with deep red flesh under their brown skins. Ridiculous money in the shops, free on your patio.
- A fantastic foliage plant in its own right, Brown Turkey has attractive, deep green lobed leaves which lend a Mediterranean look to your garden
- Perfect for beginners, our top growers John and Josh put this in their top 3 of the easiest fruit trees to grow. Josh says "Brown Turkey is far and away the best fig tree to grow in the UK. You'll get reliable, fresh figs that taste so much better than shop bought and it's easy to look after"
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner (unsurprisingly)
- Low maintenance, minimal pruning and maximum fruit returns = the perfect gift
Care Guide
Water Regularly in Summer
Fig trees require 11.5 inches (2.5-4cm) of water per week either from rainfall or watering. The tree will let you know if it needs to be watered by the yellowing of its foliage and dropping of leaves, although don't wait until this point to water as this will only stress it out and may produce fewer fruits. Every 10 days to 2 weeks should be sufficient
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
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