Just about any fruit tree or soft fruit including berries can grow in containers if you start with the right plants and growing conditions. Dwarf apple, peach, and plum trees are just a few options. Blueberries, strawberries, and currants also do well. Browse the list of suggestions and what to look for to make the best choices for your growing space.
Along with fruit, you can grow a good assortment of herbs and vegetables in containers from spring to fall. With adequate light, a patio, or balcony can become a thriving food garden.
Growing your own fruit in containers is a wonderful way to save money on your grocery bills. Plus, there’s nothing more satisfying and delicious than biting into a juicy piece of fruit that came out of your own garden.
Below you can find our list of best fruits that you can grow in a container easily…
Blueberries
Blueberries are a little different to grow in a container. You need at least 2 plants to get a decent harvest. They will produce from June through August.
So in order to grow blueberries in a container, you will need a pot that is 22 inches in diameter and 18 inches deep. Plus an acidic soil that is peat-based. With this concoction, you are well on your way to having enough blueberries to make an incredible pie.
Raspberries
Very similar to blueberries in growing conditions and care needs, raspberries are very easy to grow in containers. There are summer- and autumn-fruiting varieties available, so if you’re a big fan of the raspberry, you might want to try your hand at both types so you will have more time to enjoy your harvests. Three plants should provide a nice batch of berries for each harvest, and this crop will require a 12-inch pot and a sheltered, sunny home.
Apple
Dwarf apple trees are very suitable for growing in pots, and you can even keep them 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.
Lemons
Lemon trees are known as a tropical plant, but gardeners have been able to defy logic and grow them in cold regions where you would never expect lemon trees to thrive, especially in containers. You still need to protect your lemon plants from freezes and provide plentiful sunlight. Though lemon trees will grow in just about any well-drained soil, they prefer a slightly acidic mix.
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 a consistently warm and humid climate to thrive, but you can also grow them as a houseplant in temperate zones, providing several hours of direct sunlight daily.