The 'Brown Turkey' fig is a popular and relatively reliable fig variety in Ireland.
Its a deciduous shrub or small tree, known for its distinctive large, deeply lobed leaves. In Ireland, it typically reaches a mature height of around 2-4 meters, though it can be kept smaller with pruning.
The fruit, is medium-sized with reddish-brown to purplish skin when ripe.
While figs thrive in warm, sunny climates, the A very sheltered, south-facing wall or a Glass house/Polytunnel offers the best chance of ripening fruit. Protection from cold winds is crucial.
Figs dislike soggy roots, so free-draining soil is essential.
* Container Growing: Many Irish growers successfully cultivate 'Brown Turkey' figs in large pots. This allows them to be moved to a more protected location during winter, or closer to a sunny wall in summer.
Regular pruning is important to maintain shape, encourage fruit production, and manage size, especially for container-grown plants.
In Ireland, 'Brown Turkey' figs usually produce one main crop of figs in late summer to early autumn (typically August to October), provided the summer is warm enough for the fruit to mature. Immature figs that form in late autumn will usually not ripen and are often removed.