Thompson & Morgan Fig (Ficus) Brown Turkey Standard 4.5L Potted Plant X 1
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Highest price was seen £64.99 on 05 Apr 2024
Lowest price was seen £49.99 on 11 Mar 2024
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Description
This standard tree is supplied with a small head of branches above a straight single stem to create an attractive form that is ideally suited to growing in patio containers or pots. Specially selected for the UK climate, Fig 'Brown Turkey' is fully hardy and can be grown very successfully outdoors. This popular self-fertile fig tree produces large crops of sweet, juicy figs with a deep red flesh under their brown skins. Fruits develop in spring and ripen from August to September. A second crop often develops in late summer and if protected, these fruits will ripen during the following summer.Estimated time to cropping once planted: 1 year.Estimated time to best yields: 3 years.Position in a sheltered, sunny spot. Standard fig trees are best grown in a large container or pot using well drained compost such as John Innes No.3 mixed with plenty of well rotted organic matter. It should be re-potted every two years. Water regularly, particularly during hot dry periods. In particularly cold areas container grown plants can be moved to a frost free position in winter to protect the developing fruits and fruit bearing shoot tips from frost. Protect the fruits and stems of figs grown outdoors by wrapping them in a layer of straw and hessian in severe weather. To maintain a nicely shaped standard, remove any damaged or misplaced shoots to maintain the open framework. New shoots can be pinch pruned in summer back to 5 or 6 leaves to encourage fruit formation.Caution: The foliage and sap of Ficus carica is harmful if eaten and may irritate the skin and eyes.Position: Full SunStem Height: Approximately 1.2-1.5mSupplied in a 4.5 Litre Nursery PotImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but can vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety.
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