fruit tree variety in zone 7b
Brown Turkey fig in zone 7b
Brown Turkey · Ficus carica
- Zone
- 7b 5°F to 10°F
- Growing season
- 220 days
- Chill needed
- 100 to 300 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 120 to 180
The verdict
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About Brown Turkey
Sweet, mild, large brown-purple fruit with red-pink flesh; reliable producer for fresh eating and jam. Less intense flavor than Celeste but heavier yields.
Critical timing for zone 7b
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Common challenges in zone 7b
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
- ▸ Japanese beetles
- ▸ Brown marmorated stink bug
- ▸ Late summer disease pressure
Modified care for zone 7b
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Brown Turkey in adjacent zones
Other fig varieties for zone 7b
Frequently asked questions
- Will Brown Turkey fig grow in zone 7b?
Yes. Brown Turkey is recommended for USDA zones 7a through 9b, which includes zone 7b.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 7b?
Fig needs 100 to 300 chill hours. Zone 7b typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Ficus-carica - bancal 20110416a", by Luis Fernández García, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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