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🌿 Brown Turkey Fig (Ficus carica) — Classic Flavor, Southern Reliability 🍯
Grow a time-tested favorite that thrives across Florida and the Southeast. Brown Turkey delivers generous crops of bronze-purple figs with a mild, honey-sweet flavor on a tough, forgiving tree that handles heat, humidity, and light frost.
🌿 Quick Facts (Easy Reference)
| Category | Details |
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| Botanical Name | Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’ |
| Plant Type | Deciduous fruit tree |
| Size at Sale | 1-gallon container (live plant) |
| Mature Size | 15–20 ft tall × 12–15 ft wide (easily kept 8–12 ft with pruning) |
| USDA Zones | 7–10 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (6–8+ hrs) |
| Cold Hardiness | About 5–10 °F once established (mulch and protect in hard freezes) |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous, spreading canopy; can be trained tree-form or bush-form |
| Spacing | 10–15 ft from other trees or structures (15 ft if unpruned) |
| Fruiting Pattern | Two crops possible — light breba (late spring/early summer) + heavier main crop (late summer–early fall) |
🍯 Fruit & Flavor Details
- Skin / Flesh: Bronze-brown to purple skin; rose-pink to amber interior depending on region and season.
- Taste & Texture: Mild, honey-sweet with light berry notes; tender skin and jammy flesh — great for fresh eating and preserves.
- Fruit Size: Medium–large.
- Harvest Timing: Florida = early–mid summer (breba) + late summer–fall (main crop); Other regions = late spring + late summer.
- Harvest Tip: Pick when fruits soften and droop slightly on the stem — figs don’t sweeten after picking. Refrigerate up to 1 week.
🌱 Top Benefits & Uses
- Beginner-friendly and productive even in heat and humidity.
- Self-fertile (no pollinator needed).
- Large, ornamental leaves provide shade and beauty.
- Fruit is versatile — fresh, jam, baked goods, dried, salads.
- High in fiber and minerals for natural nutrition.
🌴 Florida & Humid-Climate Notes
- Humidity Tolerance: Reliable performer; minimize splitting and souring by keeping soil evenly moist and harvesting after rains.
- Nematodes: Can be susceptible to root-knot nematodes in sandy soils — use raised beds, rich organic mulch, and compost.
- Fig Rust: Avoid overhead watering; rake fallen leaves; prune for airflow.
- Mosaic Virus: Often cosmetic only; maintain vigorous growth and mite control.
🌿 Best Practices for Planting & Care
Where to Plant:
Choose a full-sun, well-drained location (sandy-loam ideal). Avoid standing water.
GreenDreams “High & Tight” Planting Method:
Plant slightly high so the root flare sits above grade; keep the trunk base dry. Dig a hole only slightly wider than the pot and no deeper; backfill with native soil + compost.
👉 Watch our Tree Planting Video: GreenDreams Tree Planting Video
Watering:
- First week: daily watering.
- First 3–4 months: 2–3 times per week.
- Mature trees: deep soaks during dry periods.
Feeding & Soil:
- Mix compost and worm castings at planting; refresh each spring.
- Use light organic feeding spring through midsummer.
- Maintain 2–3 in mulch (keep away from trunk).
Pruning:
- Train as open-center bush or small tree.
- Prune after fruiting to limit disease; remove dead or crossing branches.
- Retain some older wood for breba crop.
🪴 Container & Indoor/Outdoor Growing
- Excellent for containers (15–25 gal minimum).
- Use free-draining mix (pine bark, compost, perlite).
- Zone 7 edge: Overwinter indoors in bright, cool area and keep soil lightly moist.
🌼 Companion & Support Plants
- Biomass / Soil builders: Vetiver Grass, Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia).
- Pollinator companions: Pineapple Sage, Korean Mint, Chapman’s Goldenrod.
- Aesthetic companions: Rosemary, Thyme, Tropical Gingers.
🧑🍳 Culinary & Cultural Notes
- Uses: Fresh snacking, preserves, baking, drying.
- Origin Story: An ancient Mediterranean species brought to the Americas in the 16th–18th centuries. Brown Turkey (also called Texas Everbearing in the South) remains a favorite for its hardiness and sweet fruit.
🍇 Fruiting Habits & Yield Tips
- Two potential crops per season.
- Maintain some old wood for breba crop; encourage new shoots for main crop.
- Consistent moisture and good airflow improve fruit quality.
🧰 Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Likely Cause / Fix |
|---|---|
| Yellow leaf spots → rusty pustules | Fig Rust → Remove leaves, improve airflow, avoid overhead watering. |
| Mottled leaves | Fig Mosaic → Common and often harmless; manage mites, keep vigorous growth. |
| Weak growth in sandy soil | Root-knot Nematodes → Use containers or add organic matter and mulch. |
| Fruit splitting/souring | Rain or humidity swings → Harvest promptly; maintain even soil moisture. |
| Cold dieback | Freeze damage → Mulch heavily and protect stems with frost cloth. |
❓ FAQ (SEO-Friendly)
Do I need two trees for fruit? No, Brown Turkey is self-fertile.
Is it good for Florida humidity? Yes, if planted in full sun with airflow and mulch.
When to prune? After fruiting in humid areas or late winter elsewhere.
Can it grow in pots? Yes, 15–25 gal containers are ideal.
Does it lose its leaves? Yes, it’s deciduous; expect yellowing and leaf drop in fall, followed by new growth in spring.
🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?
✅ Ideal For: Beginners, Florida gardeners, home orchards, edible landscapes.
❌ Not Ideal For: Poorly drained soils or growers seeking super-rich dessert-type figs without maintenance.
📦 Shipping & Handling
- Ships in a 1-gallon pot.
- Best for Florida, Southeast US, and Texas. Nationwide shipping available but plants may need recovery after long transit.
- Shipped UPS Ground Mondays only. Use buyer discretion during extreme heat or cold — we cannot be responsible for weather-related stress.
🏡 Local Pickup — Visit Our Retail Nursery
GreenDreams Nursery & Farm
18709 US Hwy 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Open: Tues–Fri 9 AM–5 PM | Sat 8 AM–3 PM
Come see what’s fresh — and explore our companion plants for your fig guild! 🌿
🌿 Beyond the Plant: GreenDreams Services
At GreenDreams, we do more than grow plants — we design, build, and restore ecosystems across Florida.
- 🌳 Onsite consultations & edible landscape design
- 🏗️ Installation & project management
- 🚚 Bulk delivery of compost, mulch, biochar, and soil materials
- 🌾 Wholesale & large-scale regenerative solutions
Let our team help you create a thriving edible paradise — starting with the Brown Turkey Fig! 🌿
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.
