If you feel like you want to add something new and fresh in your garden with that not being any shrub or flower, then we have something to recommend to you: fruit trees. Now, this may sound like it’s going to need a lot of space and care, but we’re talking about fruits grown in containers.
Not only will they look nice in your garden, but they will also serve their main purpose – you can eat fresh and organic fruit straight from your garden! Planting and taking care of fruit trees is generally easy, although there are more details to it.
Read along to see which fruit will suit your needs the best!
1. Lemons
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There are many reasons why you need to give this one a try – first of all, lemons are very healthy, and you can consume them after they’re grown; they are very easy to take care of and last, but not least, these can make your garden way more charming and better scented.
To grow lemons, you need to give them full sun, well-drained soil, regular feeding, and keep them away from cold weather, strong winds, and not overwatering them.
2. Figs
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One of the best things about figs is that you can eat them right away from the tree or later use them in cooking. To grow fig trees in a container, make sure to grow them in a soil-based potting mix and add fine bark chips. Figs need full or partial sun, and they have to grow in well-drained soil. Water them regularly until they’re well-established and prune them a little bit. During the dormant season, remove all the dead, diseased, or weak branches to encourage growth.
3. Dwarf Peach
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Dwarf peaches are the best choice if you want to grow peaches, but you don’t have enough space in your garden. Besides this, the dwarf peach tree can give fruits sooner than other fruit trees, and it grows very quickly. There are few varieties of dwarf peach trees that you can choose from, but no matter which one you choose, make sure to see if the tree is all healthy. To ensure the best growth, plant them in later winter or early spring.
4. Sugar Baby Watermelon
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What’s better than having a fresh, juicy snack on a hot summer night? This is just one of the good reasons why you should give a try to the watermelons. They require full sun position and need to be positioned 36 to 60 inches apart from each other. Plant them in well-drained soil rich with organic matter and water the soil regularly until the watermelons are about the size of a tennis ball – after this, just when the soil is dry.
5. Cherries
Cherry trees grown in a container need to be treated the same way, just like an in-ground tree. They need a good fertilizer with organic nutrients – you can find fertilizers made exactly for cherry trees. During fall and early spring, you will need to take care of the tree by chasing bugs away. This can be done with sulfur spray, but you should be careful with the usage because too much of this spray can kill the greenery and the tree in general.
6. Pineapples
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Unlike the cherry trees prone to bugs, the pineapple is a tough fruit, and it isn’t prone to insects and disease problems. However, this one also takes such a long time to produce fruit – it will take you about two years from the moment you plant it until the harvest. The pineapple requires warm temperature and full sun position, so during cold winter nights, protect it from freezing temperatures.
7. Strawberries
Unlike other fruits, strawberries have small root balls, which means you can plant them even in tiny containers. No matter what kind of container you choose, it’s important for strawberries to be planted in well-drained soil. They need full sun position, at least 6-8 hours, and make sure to rotate the container every 3-4 days if the sunlight is coming from one direction. To ensure the best growth, feed the strawberries every 3-4 weeks with a liquid fertilizer high in phosphorus.
8. Apple Red Spur
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To get the best apples, it’s very important to plant the tree in the right soil. Apple trees require very fertile soil, so it’s recommended to test both the soil and the pH value before you do the planting. The ideal range for apple trees is the one where the pH is 6.0-7.0. However, you should avoid heavy or poor-drained soils. You can plant them any time of the year, but it is better to wait for warmer times if there is a hard frost.
9. Pomegranate
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For pomegranates, it’s important to be planted in warm and arid areas. However, even if you live in a place where the climate is cool; you can still grow pomegranate indoors with the right conditions and outside while the weather is as recommended. Pomegranates are self-pollinating, which means that you just need to set the fruit. They need full sun and need to be watered deeply once a week, or more if the weather is really dry.
10. Blueberries
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To grow blueberries in a container, the most important thing is to plant them in the right soil. The blueberries want acidic soil, and most garden soils don’t come close to the required acidic level, so most likely, you will need to buy. Unlike the strawberries that could be planted even in a small jar, the blueberries must be planted in a large pot and get at least 6-8 hours of sun. However, growing blueberries means being patient as well – it might take them a year or more to produce any fruit.
Is it possible to grow a persimmon trees in a tropical country like the Philippines & is it also possible to grow it in a container? I”ve grown some from seeds..Ty
i am wanting the fig tree you have in the pinned post in pinterest