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Fig Tree - Description
- Potted Fig Tree
- Ficus Carica 'Brown Turkey'
- AKA Jerusalem Fig Tree
- Produces Juicy, Edible Figs
- Sweet Tasting
- Can Grow Outside in Summer Against a Sunny Wall
- Will Require Winter Protection
- Produces Purple / Black Figs
- Ideal for Growing in Pots
- Current Size: 40 - 50cm in Height
- Single Stem Trees, Will Branched Out
Fig Tree - Characteristics
- Final Height: 3 - 4m
- Fast growing
- Large palmate, lobed leaves
- Deciduous tree
- Half hardy plants - Will need protection in Winter
Fig Tree - Planting Instructions
Planting Time
- Plant as soon as possible
Positioning Fig Trees
- Fig trees are happy in most soils
- Mediterranean plants, so prefer good drainage & low fertility
- Best to grow in full sun, at least 6 hours of sun each day
- To ensure a good harvest, grow in greenhouses
- Temperatures should not drop below 10°C
- You can also grow them in pots & move outside in Summer
- Provide good drainage
- Avoid shaded, exposed areas & frost pockets
- South east facing slope is best
After Care
- Water plants when they arrive
- Water again after planting
- Feed in Spring & throughout the Summer months
- If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
- Prune back fruiting stems to reduce numbers in April
- Best to wear gloves as the sap can irrigate skin
- In Autumn pick off unwanted fruits to focus attention on ripening older fruit
Harvest
- Can produce 2 harvests each year
- The first in Spring on the previous year's growth
- The second in late Summer on current season's growth
Pollination
- Note: if you keep your fig tree indoors at all times then it will require pollination
- This is due to lack of insects or bees indoors
- You can pollinate by brushing the flowers with a light paint brush
- This will spread the pollen from flower to flower
Note: We don't ship plants on Fridays due to the extended period they would remain without light & water
Shipping Options & Rates
FOR IRELAND & NORTHERN IRELAND
- Standard Courier Delivery With Fastway (3-4 Working Days)
- Cost is €4.95 on Orders Below €75
- Free Delivery on Orders Above €75
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Courier Delivery With Fastway (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €5 extra for express delivery
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- Express Delivery With DPD (1-2 Working Days)
- Cost is €11.45 for orders below €75
- Cost is €6.50 for orders above €75
- This service guarantees that any order placed before 4pm will ship from our depot the same day on the next day delivery service *
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This services comes with email tracking
- 'Seed' Postal Delivery Option ***
- Cost is €2 - Packet of Seeds ONLY Orders
- Note: Does Not Apply to Seed Potatoes, Bulbs or Sets ***
- Rep. of Ireland & Northern Ireland Only
- This is a non-trackable service
MAINLAND ENGLAND & SCOTLAND & WALES (Currently Unavailable Due to Brexit)
- Standard International Courier
- Cost is €10
- UK shipping fee covers parcels up to a total weight of 20Kg
WESTERN EUROPE & WORLDWIDE
- Standard International Courier
- Delivery rates vary, please see chart below
- Note: There is no free delivery for Western Europe Deliveries
Bulk Bags & Large Item Pallet Deliveries
- Bulk bags & large orders are shipped via pallet couriers on a rigid lorry
- Delivery is to kerbside only
- If road access to your site is tight, then please advise us before purchasing
- Please Note: We cannot guarantee next day delivery on pallet deliveries
- Also, we cannot guarantee delivery on a specific day (Please allow 1-3 days for delivery)
- It's always best to order well in advance to avoid disappointment
- Cancellation of pallets when items are already in transit will incur a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee (To cover return delivery costs)
- Where pallet delivery can not be made due to site access, a 40 euro per pallet cancellation fee will apply (To cover return delivery costs)
International Delivery Prices & Times
- Please note max weights below, heavier orders may require additional payment
- We will contact you to discuss, if max weight of order exceeded
Terms
- The shipping fee is fixed for an order, regardless of the number of items bought
- All courier orders require signed proof of delivery & the customer must be contactable by phone
- We do not offer a weekend delivery service (Mon-Fri Only excl. Bank Holidays)
- * Our courier achieves a 98% success rate on next day deliveries
- Once your parcel is shipped it will be placed on works courier's next day delivery service
- ** Seed postal option applies to seed ONLY orders & is available in all 32 counties of Ireland
- *** Does not apply to seed potatoes, bulbs or sets
