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How to Grow Brown Turkey Fig

Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'

Your complete guide to growing Brown Turkey Fig.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterDeep watering weekly, drought tolerant once established
📅Harvest120-150 days
🗺Zones7–10
📏Height10-30 feet
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When to Plant Brown Turkey Fig

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ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 7 — — July – October
Zone 8 — — July – November
Zone 9 — — June – December
Zone 10 — — May – December

Companion Plants for Brown Turkey Fig

✓ Good companions

Chives

Repels aphids and may deter nematodes with sulfur compounds

Comfrey

Deep roots bring up nutrients and leaves provide potassium-rich mulch

Lavender

Repels ants and aphids while attracting beneficial pollinators

Marigolds

Repel root-knot nematodes and whiteflies through natural compounds

Mint

Deters ants and rodents that may damage figs

Nasturtiums

Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

Rosemary

Deters fig beetles and other pests with strong aromatic oils

Yarrow

Attracts beneficial insects and improves soil health

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone toxin that inhibits fig tree growth and fruit production

Fennel

Releases allelopathic compounds that stunt growth of nearby plants

Large Pine Trees

Create excessive shade and acidify soil, hindering fig growth and fruiting

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

74.0kcal
0.75gProtein
2.90gFiber
2.00mgVitamin C
0.37mgIron
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