Cultivar Fig
Brown Turkey
Ficus carica
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Description
One of the most widely planted fig varieties across New Zealand. Early-ripening with green-brown skin and amber flesh. Most local selections produce somewhat smaller fruit than French Sugar but in a broadly similar style. Popular throughout the country and also sold under the name Magnolia. Suited to most New Zealand growing regions.
Characteristics
Fig Type
Common
Synonyms & Alternative Names
Magnolia
Skin Colours (ripe)
GreenBrown
Flesh & Pulp Colours
Amber
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Shape
Pyriform
Eye / Ostiole
Unknown
Breba Crop
Some (+)
Main Crop Timing (NZ)
Early (Feb-Mar)
Good for Drying
No
Good for Preserving / Pickling
No
Can Ripen After Picking
No
Prone to Splitting
No
Suitable Growing Areas (NZ)
Most NZ areas
Notes & Comments
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