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The Brown Turkey fig has a variegated, rusted red to purple skin with slightly pale green shoulders. The fruit will often crack upon ripeness, exposing its flesh at its stem end. Its flesh is the color of a rosé with amber-toned edible seeds. The edible seeds are numerous and generally hollow, unless pollinated. Pollinated seeds provide the characteristic nutty taste of dried figs. The overall flavor of a ready-to-eat Brown Turkey fig is decadently sweet, providing flavors of hazelnuts and confectionaries.
Brown Turkey figs are available in early spring through early winter. Beginning in winter, night temperatures drop causing a change in the fruit's texture and the fig is no longer at its best for culinary use. The interior of the fig becomes woody and dry, and the seeds begin to separate from the flesh.
There are almost two hundred cultivars of figs, thus they grow in a wide range of shapes, colors and textures. The Brown Turkey fig, Ficus carica is considered the best growing variety of figs. Other names for Brown Turkey figs include aubique noire, negro largo and san piero. Brown Turkey fig trees bear a first crop, called the breba crop, in the spring from the last season's growth. The second crop is borne in the fall on the new growth and is known as the main crop.
Fresh figs are a good source of vitamin B6, protein, calcium, phosphorus and iron, plus are cholesterol-free, sodium-free and fat-free. A compound found in figs, called benzaldehyde, has been shown to help shrink tumors in some tests.
To prepare, wash well. To store, lay on a paper towel; cover with plastic; refrigerate up to three days. Use ripe figs immediately. Figs may be frozen up to six months.
Figs are one of the very first plants to be cultivated by humans. They have been documented throughout history as a food source for over 11,000 years. They were first cultivated in ancient Egypt though they are believed to be indigenous to western Asia. Figs still have a huge presence in northern Africa and throughout the eastern Mediterranean, specifically Greece and Turkey. Brown Turkey figs are originally from Provence, France. They have been naturalized throughout the western Mediterranean and temperate regions of the United States though they grow best in Southern California. Figs require full sun all day to ripen palatable fruits. Cold Springs and cloudy Summers can lead to a dismal fig season.
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Description/Taste
The Brown Turkey fig has a variegated, rusted red to purple skin with slightly pale green shoulders. The fruit will often crack upon ripeness, exposing its flesh at its stem end. Its flesh is the color of a rosé with amber-toned edible seeds. The edible seeds are numerous and generally hollow, unless pollinated. Pollinated seeds provide the characteristic nutty taste of dried figs. The overall flavor of a ready-to-eat Brown Turkey fig is decadently sweet, providing flavors of hazelnuts and confectionaries.
Seasons/Availability
Brown Turkey figs are available in early spring through early winter. Beginning in winter, night temperatures drop causing a change in the fruit's texture and the fig is no longer at its best for culinary use. The interior of the fig becomes woody and dry, and the seeds begin to separate from the flesh.
Current Facts
There are almost two hundred cultivars of figs, thus they grow in a wide range of shapes, colors and textures. The Brown Turkey fig, Ficus carica is considered the best growing variety of figs. Other names for Brown Turkey figs include aubique noire, negro largo and san piero. Brown Turkey fig trees bear a first crop, called the breba crop, in the spring from the last season's growth. The second crop is borne in the fall on the new growth and is known as the main crop.
Nutritional Value
Fresh figs are a good source of vitamin B6, protein, calcium, phosphorus and iron, plus are cholesterol-free, sodium-free and fat-free. A compound found in figs, called benzaldehyde, has been shown to help shrink tumors in some tests.
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To prepare, wash well. To store, lay on a paper towel; cover with plastic; refrigerate up to three days. Use ripe figs immediately. Figs may be frozen up to six months.
Geography/History
Figs are one of the very first plants to be cultivated by humans. They have been documented throughout history as a food source for over 11,000 years. They were first cultivated in ancient Egypt though they are believed to be indigenous to western Asia. Figs still have a huge presence in northern Africa and throughout the eastern Mediterranean, specifically Greece and Turkey. Brown Turkey figs are originally from Provence, France. They have been naturalized throughout the western Mediterranean and temperate regions of the United States though they grow best in Southern California. Figs require full sun all day to ripen palatable fruits. Cold Springs and cloudy Summers can lead to a dismal fig season.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
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Recipes that include Brown Turkey Figs. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
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Poway Farmers Market
Juan - Heritage Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States760-741-8471 About 108 days ago, 11/03/18 Spotter's comments : Brown Turkey Figs spotted at Poway Farmers Market. Publix Near Jupiter, Florida, United States About 180 days ago, 8/23/18 
Coronado Farmer's Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 399 days ago, 1/16/18 Spotter's comments : Brown Turkey Figs spotted at Coronado Farmer's Market. 
Little Italy Mercato
Farmer Mario
Near San Diego, California, United StatesGilbert And Lee Quintos Farms PO Box 2791, Oceanside 92051 760-208-3048 About 549 days ago, 8/19/17 Spotter's comments : Brown Turkey Figs spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Steven and Robin Smith
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesMud Creek Ranch 5682 Pinegrove Road, Santa Paula 93060 805-525-0758 About 559 days ago, 8/09/17 Spotter's comments : Brown Turkey Figs spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. 
Little Italy Mercato
Heritage Family Farms
Near San Diego, California, United StatesHeritage Family Farm 760-741-8471 About 563 days ago, 8/05/17 Spotter's comments : Brown Turkey Figs spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Little Italy Mercato
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 563 days ago, 8/05/17 Spotter's comments : Brown Turkey Figs spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Everett Duvall
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesDates By Duvall 626-475-9726 About 587 days ago, 7/12/17 Spotter's comments : Brown Turkey Figs spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Publix Florida, United States About 603 days ago, 6/26/17 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Everett Duvall
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesDates By Duvall 626-475-9726 About 615 days ago, 6/14/17 Spotter's comments : Brown Turkey Figs spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Dan's Fresh Produce Near Alameda, California, United States About 637 days ago, 5/23/17 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Specialty Produce
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 647 days ago, 5/13/17 Spotter's comments : Brown Turkey Figs spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. First of the season from Dates by Davall. |
