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buy a disease free potted plant from a reputed nursery or online and start in a small to medium sized pot (3-5 gallons) and then repot the plant gradually into the bigger ones. a 20-25 gallon size pot is an ideal one for a fruit tree in the container. here are 14 best fruits to grow in pots. lemon lemon trees have adapted themselves for container gardening. however, it is a tropical fruit but gardeners in cool temperate regions are also successfully growing this tangy and sour fruit in containers. almost all the varieties are suitable but there are some that grows best in specific conditions. strawberries strawberries are without a doubt one of the best fruits to grow in pots.
the best about growing strawberries in containers is they are easy to grow, don’t require large pots or space and you can grow on your small urban balcony. you can also try to grow strawberries in tropics in winters. apple dwarf apple trees are very suitable for growing in pots, you can even keep on a balcony or small terrace. when growing an apple tree in such a small space it would be better if you choose a self-fertile variety so that you don’t need to grow more than one plant. pomegranate pomegranate is one of the juiciest and healthiest fruits and perhaps the easiest to grow in pots because it has shallow root system when compared to other large fruit trees. if you’ve grown citrus in pot, growing pomegranates in containers can not be difficult for you too. moreover, pomegranate is more cold hardy and easy to grow.
fig as figs are most suitable for warm temperate regions (usda zones 8-10) it is best to grow a fig tree in a pot if you live in a climate where winters are harsh or you don’t have enough space. choose an appropriate variety to grow in a pot and provide plenty of sun to your plant. regular pruning and fertilization are necessary. nectarines and peaches both the nectarines and peaches are available in dwarf varieties. most of these dwarf varieties don’t exceed the height of 6-8 feet and are self-fertile. some dwarf peach varieties are “golden gemâ€, “el doradoâ€, “garden gold†and “southern sweetâ€. dwarf nectarine varieties you can grow in pots are “nectarcrestâ€, “fantasiaâ€.
cherry bush cherry cultivars are suitable for container gardening. cherries prefer a mild climate and a little water as it dislikes wet feet. however, drought and high temperatures could damage the plant as well, but it survives well in the cold. the cherry tree favors a soil that is well drained and composed of plenty of organic matter. guava guava tree will delight you with its sweetly scented flowers, delicious fruits, and beautiful tropical appearance. guava loves the sunny and warm exposure. it is a tropical plant but very much adaptable to temperate climates with moderate winter.
watermelon watermelons are easy to grow in pots, all they need is a good support and well-drained potting soil. banana growing banana in a pot is easy and its lush green appearance can give any place a tropical look and feel. banana trees grow in tropical and subtropical parts of the world and therefore they love full sun, heat and humidity. however, there are cultivars available that are mildly cold hardy and suitable for warm temperate zones. pineapple pineapple plants are small and compact and never grow more than 3-6 feet tall. also, the plant has shallow roots when compared to other fruit bearing plants or trees that’s why it is possible to grow them in pots.
however, pineapples require consistently warm and humid climate to thrive but you can also grow them as a houseplant in temperates providing several hours of direct sunlight daily. raspberries raspberries are bit tricky and unruly to grow in containers but still everbearing varieties like “heritageâ€, “raspberry shortcake†and “fall gold†are a good choice. all these varieties are self-fertile and easy to grow in pots. blueberries growing blueberries in pots is a good idea if the soil in your garden is not acidic. providing a potting mix for azaleas and camellias or other acid loving plants and a large pot is essential so that your blueberry plant will grow easily and provide fruit for years. oranges and citruses
all the oranges and citruses can be grown in pots as they are rather large shrubs or small trees. if you live in a climate where winters are mild these fruits are really easy to grow, however, you can still grow an orange tree in a cold climate with care in winter. in pots, you can grow calamondin, buddha’s hand citron, clementines orange etc.