Fig Tree Turkish Red / Ficus carica

🌳 Turkish Red Fig Tree Made Simple

Fig Tree Turkish Red (Ficus carica) is a beautiful and productive fig tree known for its reddish fruit, sweet flavor, and ability to grow well in warm climates.

🌿 Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Ficus carica

• Common Name: Turkish Red Fig Tree

• Family: Mulberry (Moraceae)

• Native To: From Turkey to northern India

🍓 About the Fruit

• Color: Deep red when ripe

• Taste: Sweet, sticky, and rich—great fresh or dried

• Health Benefits:

  • High in fiber (good for digestion)

  • Packed with vitamins A, B, and K

  • Contains calcium, potassium, and magnesium

  • Low in fat, high in natural sugars—great for energy

🌱 Growing Tips

• Best Climate: Mediterranean or warm temperate zones

• Cold Hardy: Survives down to -12°C when dormant

• Soil: Likes well-drained, nutrient-rich soil

• Yield: Produces lots of fruit regularly

🛠️ Care Guide

• Sunlight: Needs full sun

• Watering: Moderate—don’t overwater

• Pruning: Keeps the tree healthy and encourages growth

• Container Friendly: Can grow in pots with good care

🍽️ Cultural & Culinary Use

• Popular in Mediterranean cooking

• Enjoyed fresh, dried, or in jams and desserts

• Symbol of abundance and fertility in many cultures

🌍 Fun History

• Figs may be one of the first plants ever farmed—over 11,000 years ago in Mesopotamia

• Native to the Middle East

• The fig might even be the real “forbidden fruit” from the Garden of Eden!

If you’re thinking about growing one, the Turkish Red Fig Tree is a great choice—beautiful, easy to care for, and full of delicious fruit.