The Brown Turkey fig tree (Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’) is a popular fruit tree prized for its sweet, mild figs and adaptability to West Texas. Native to the Mediterranean, this variety thrives in ...

One of my friends at the pool asked me if we really could grow and harvest the figs in Ohio. From the latest research I have done, what I discovered is yes, you can grow them and there is a potential ...

For a hint of the Mediterranean, try a fig tree like 'Brown Turkey'. They thrive in pots and actually bear fruit better when ...

Sacred fig trees grow large when planted in the ground, but in containers, they stay relatively small, making them easy to ...

• The brown turkey fig (Ficus carica) is the hardiest of figs and a fun addition to an Ohio garden. Its leaves are 5 to 8 inches long, deeply lobed and a frosted bright green. Like other members of ...

Figs go with salty foods like prosciutto and pancetta — an Italian tradition that may hearken back to ancient Rome. The first crop of Brown Turkey figs, called the breba crop, is ripe now. It will be ...

Figs are considered a sub-tropical fruit and are often damaged when temperatures fall below 20 degrees. Many homes in Rowan County have included fig trees in their plantings to supplement their fresh ...

FRESNO, Calif. — Get ready for the full fig season. With the arrival of Calimyrna figs in early-to-mid July, lovers of this ancient fruit finally get the full array of what California has to offer.