{"product_id":"ficus-c-brown-turkey-15-litre-pot","title":"Ficus c. Brown Turkey 15 Litre Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFicus carica 'Brown Turkey' (Fig)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most popular and reliable figs for UK gardens, \u003cstrong\u003eFicus carica 'Brown Turkey'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its bold, deeply lobed foliage and generous crops of sweet, richly flavoured fruit. The large, architectural leaves lend a lush Mediterranean character to any planting scheme, while the handsome brown-purple figs ripen reliably in late summer — even in the British climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Brown Turkey' is an outstanding choice for gardeners seeking both ornamental appeal and a productive home harvest. Its adaptability makes it equally at home trained against a warm wall, grown as a freestanding specimen in a sheltered border, or cultivated in a container on a sunny patio or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, bold, deeply lobed deciduous leaves with a striking, tropical character\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, richly flavoured brown-purple figs ripening reliably in late summer to early autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, spreading shrub or small tree; can be trained and shaped to suit the space\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the hardiest figs available, performing well across most of the UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSunny walls, courtyards, and sheltered borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMediterranean and exotic-style garden schemes\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEdible gardens and productive planting displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eContainer growing on patios, terraces, and balconies\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; ideally positioned against a south- or west-facing wall to maximise warmth and fruit ripening\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil of moderate fertility; overly rich soils encourage leafy growth at the expense of fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot restriction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Restricting the root run — by planting in a container or using a root barrier — is strongly recommended to promote generous fruiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelter from cold, drying winds; hardy across most UK regions with minimal winter protection needed in milder areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during dry periods, especially when fruiting; container-grown plants will need more frequent attention\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring; a high-potassium feed through summer encourages fruit development\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter or early spring when the plant is still dormant; remove any dead, damaged, or overcrowded branches and thin to maintain an open framework\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter care:\u003c\/strong\u003e In colder regions, protect young growth and embryonic fruitlets with fleece during late frosts; mulch the root zone in autumn to insulate against freezing temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small embryonic figs formed in late summer will overwinter on the branches and ripen the following year — remove any larger figs still on the plant in autumn as these will not ripen successfully\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Brown Turkey' is a time-honoured favourite for very good reason — reliably productive, strikingly handsome, and adaptable to a range of garden situations, it delivers both beauty and a genuinely rewarding harvest season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grasslands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57656515100998,"sku":"174301","price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.grasslands.co.uk\/products\/ficus-c-brown-turkey-15-litre-pot","provider":"Grasslands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}