Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' - 2 Ltr, 3 canes

Bulletpoints
* sweet flavour * suitable for growing in pots * tolerates pruning * easy to care for

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 12 to 15°C is required.

Growth habit
Common fig 'Brown Turkey' is a broad and branching large shrub that can reach a height of 2 - 4 m and a width of 3 - 6 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from February to March, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to November - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions. - This plant also thrives on balconies and terraces. Bright, sheltered locations are ideal. Water twice a day on hot days. Fertilise weekly from June onwards. An irrigation system can make the work easier.

Flower
Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' forms white flowers from May.

fruit
The amber-yellow, very large fruits have a sweet flavour. The drupes are pear-shaped. Ripening time from August.

Use
Container, consumption, balcony/terrace

Root
Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is a deep-rooting plant.