How to Grow a Brown Turkey Fig Tree

Brown turkey fig trees are easy to propagate. Simply stick the end of a young sucker into some rooting hormone and then place it in lightweight potting mix, perlite or sand. Keep the potting mixture moist and place the sucker in full sun.

Are Brown Turkey figs self pollinating?
How long does it take for Brown Turkey figs to ripen?
When should I prune my brown turkey fig tree?
Are Brown Turkey figs poisonous to dogs?
Are coffee grounds good for fig trees?
Do brown turkey fig trees lose their leaves in winter?
How do you take care of a brown turkey fig tree?
What is the best fertilizer for a fig tree?
Do Brown Turkey figs have wasps in them?
When should I fertilize my brown turkey fig tree?
Where's the best place to plant a fig tree?

Are Brown Turkey figs self pollinating?

Grows well in containers! Heat-tolerant. Ripens in June. Self-pollinating.

How long does it take for Brown Turkey figs to ripen?

Be patient, it can take figs up to two months from fruit formation to reach optimal ripeness.

When should I prune my brown turkey fig tree?

Pruning your tree in late fall after the main crop will allow the tree to recover and generate new wood for the next year's crop, or crops. Brown Turkey figs produce both an early and a late crop.

Are Brown Turkey figs poisonous to dogs?

Although the fig plants are popular household plants, they can be toxic to dogs. The leaves of the fig contain a sap that can be very irritating to dogs, either on the skin or when ingested. Fig poisoning in dogs can happen to dogs that eat any part of this well-known plant.

Are coffee grounds good for fig trees?

Bob Morris Coffee grounds add some, but not all, nutrients needed by plants. Bob Morris So-called "giant" fig trees may produce larger fruit, but smaller fruit gnerally has more flavor.

Do brown turkey fig trees lose their leaves in winter?

The Brown Turkey fig tree has green leaves during the spring and summer, but they turn yellow in the fall and go dormant in the winter.

How do you take care of a brown turkey fig tree?

These adaptable trees can tolerate some drought, but they'll grow better with slightly moist conditions. Mulch the trees with wood chips or bark and water them every week or so during dry conditions. Plant brown turkey fig trees near a south-facing wall if you live at the top of zone 6.

What is the best fertilizer for a fig tree?

To fertilize your fig trees, give them a slow release fertilizer that's well-balanced, like formula 10-10-10 or 8-8-8, once in the spring and once in the fall.

Do Brown Turkey figs have wasps in them?

Common: Common figs (such as the Brown Turkey) do not require pollination from another tree, or from a wasp. ... The pollen produced by the caprifig is transported to the female fruit (which contains the female flowers) by the Blastophaga wasp.

When should I fertilize my brown turkey fig tree?

Wait to fertilize until new growth begins to emerge in spring. Fig trees can be fertilized at planting time when planted during the spring and summer, however cease fertilization two months prior to the typical first frost date in your area.

Where's the best place to plant a fig tree?

For outdoor fig trees, plant the tree in the spring or early fall in full sun. Fig trees can grow in most types of soil as long as the soil is well-drained and contains plenty of organic material. (Learn more about organic soil amendments.) Space fig trees at least 20 feet away from any buildings or other trees.