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Pruning a fig tree?
We have a so-called "Turkish brown fig" tree--hubby is Turkish and
resents the name, because the varieties of figs we knew in Turkey are larger and yummier and more colorful (bright green or red) than this one can produce (pale yellow-tan when ripe, but they do taste good). Anyway, it has been growing fast and furious for 3 years now. Too furious. Near the edge of the woods, it could probably do better in the open with a full day of sun, but like everything else on our property it has grown UP. Probably 12-15 feet tall now. Which means that many of the small but decent tasting fruits are out of reach. Would it be a good idea to prune the tree? When--this fall, well after the fruiting is done? Any tips on where to cut, and how severe is too severe? I'd like to have a fuller tree with more fruits in reach next summer! Thanks Sue |
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Pruning a fig tree?
Siouxzi wrote:
We have a so-called "Turkish brown fig" tree--hubby is Turkish and resents the name, because the varieties of figs we knew in Turkey are larger and yummier and more colorful (bright green or red) than this one can produce (pale yellow-tan when ripe, but they do taste good). Anyway, it has been growing fast and furious for 3 years now. Too furious. Near the edge of the woods, it could probably do better in the open with a full day of sun, but like everything else on our property it has grown UP. Probably 12-15 feet tall now. Which means that many of the small but decent tasting fruits are out of reach. Would it be a good idea to prune the tree? When--this fall, well after the fruiting is done? Any tips on where to cut, and how severe is too severe? I'd like to have a fuller tree with more fruits in reach next summer! Thanks Sue Sue, Sorry I don't know about pruning yuor fig tree. I've never pruned mine and it seems fine. Anyway, to put your mind (and your Turkish husband's) at peace I wanted to mention that I'm pretty sure that the fig is named Brown Turkey Fig. How's that? Eileen |
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Pruning a fig tree?
I'm pretty sure that the
fig is named Brown Turkey Fig. BRBR That's the name I've always heard, too. Patti |
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Pruning a fig tree?
In article , Patti2cat wrote:
I'm pretty sure that the fig is named Brown Turkey Fig. BRBR That's the name I've always heard, too. Patti That is the name these folks use. Must be named after the bird and not the country. Commercially bred turkeys have given the bird a bad name, because they are bred for size and speed of growth. Ben Franklin wanted the wild turkey as the national bird because he thought it to be smarter than the eagle. I understand they are a challenge to hunt. http://www.paradisenursery.com/gourmetfigs.html -- Wes Dukes (wdukes.pobox@com) Swap the . and the @ to email me please. is a garbage address. |
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Pruning a fig tree?
yes, prune!
according to my 'nc gardener's guide' they are 'not picky' about pruning, and the right time is 'after winter dieback'. figs are produced on last year's growth, so keep that in mind too. it also says to remove suckers sprouting from the base, and to completely remove canes that are more than a few years old. that said, my experience has been that without strong direct sun the harvest tends to be rather modest. they definitely respond well to pruning! i cut mine pretty much to the ground two years ago and it's 20' tall and bushy today. i find they seem to be heavy feedrs too, and that a good dose of fertilizer in the spring really helps fruit production. fwiw, dookie "Siouxzi" wrote in message ... We have a so-called "Turkish brown fig" tree--hubby is Turkish and resents the name, because the varieties of figs we knew in Turkey are larger and yummier and more colorful (bright green or red) than this one can produce (pale yellow-tan when ripe, but they do taste good). Anyway, it has been growing fast and furious for 3 years now. Too furious. Near the edge of the woods, it could probably do better in the open with a full day of sun, but like everything else on our property it has grown UP. Probably 12-15 feet tall now. Which means that many of the small but decent tasting fruits are out of reach. Would it be a good idea to prune the tree? When--this fall, well after the fruiting is done? Any tips on where to cut, and how severe is too severe? I'd like to have a fuller tree with more fruits in reach next summer! Thanks Sue |
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Pruning a fig tree?
Thanks Dookie, and everyone, for your helpful input. I will prune and
fertilize my 'brown Turkey". They figs are yummy, and can be eaten with skins on to avoid the frustration of trying to skin them. :^) Sue On Sat, 07 Aug 2004 15:20:52 GMT, "dookie" wrote: yes, prune! according to my 'nc gardener's guide' they are 'not picky' about pruning, and the right time is 'after winter dieback'. figs are produced on last year's growth, so keep that in mind too. it also says to remove suckers sprouting from the base, and to completely remove canes that are more than a few years old. that said, my experience has been that without strong direct sun the harvest tends to be rather modest. they definitely respond well to pruning! i cut mine pretty much to the ground two years ago and it's 20' tall and bushy today. i find they seem to be heavy feedrs too, and that a good dose of fertilizer in the spring really helps fruit production. fwiw, dookie "Siouxzi" wrote in message .. . We have a so-called "Turkish brown fig" tree--hubby is Turkish and resents the name, because the varieties of figs we knew in Turkey are larger and yummier and more colorful (bright green or red) than this one can produce (pale yellow-tan when ripe, but they do taste good). Anyway, it has been growing fast and furious for 3 years now. Too furious. Near the edge of the woods, it could probably do better in the open with a full day of sun, but like everything else on our property it has grown UP. Probably 12-15 feet tall now. Which means that many of the small but decent tasting fruits are out of reach. Would it be a good idea to prune the tree? When--this fall, well after the fruiting is done? Any tips on where to cut, and how severe is too severe? I'd like to have a fuller tree with more fruits in reach next summer! Thanks Sue |
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Pruning a fig tree?
They figs are yummy, and can be eaten with skins on to avoid the
frustration of trying to skin them. :^) Try them Grilled and served with a Gorgonzola with greens and balsamic. YUMMMMY Holly |
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