POTTED FRUIT PLANTS

FLOWERS & PLANTS, GARDENING, STYLE TIPS

by VECA, February, 02 2017

A terrace orchard?! It’s possible, thanks to potted fruit plants

The small size of some fruit trees allows us to grow a small orchard in pots on the balcony of our homes. Here is how and with what species.

In the ongoing search for a slower lifestyle, enabling us to “cleanse ourselves” from everyday stress and urban “debris”, the rediscovery of the earth is increasingly common in recent years, in particular regarding its products. At the moment, in addition to a vegetable garden, orchard terraces are becoming increasingly popular!

Growing potted fruit plaints does not require much room, especially when it comes to berries, also thanks to the ability of certain varieties to grow fruit easily in a container.

For a small orchard you will need either a balcony or terrace, but a porch or kitchen might work as well if the environment is sufficiently enlightened.

In general, fruit trees, even if treated, are to be grown in areas where the tree canopy can count on maximum sun exposure, receiving light from various angles.

So, what are the steps to grow fruit in a pot on your balcony?

The first step is to identify a suitable space to be devoted to your growing fruit trees. Exposure is the main factor: it can affect, negatively or positively, the proper growth of plants and their fruiting. In case you decide to place it on the terrace, remember that the most suitable areas for an orchard are the better lit and heated ones: first of all, surfaces exposed to the South and East, but also those along the West side. Plan a sprinkler system, something that should not be overlooked, especially during the flowering phase and initial fruit swelling. Drip irrigation facilities are easy to manage, with a useful central controller to program operations and bring water to each plant.

Second, carefully evaluate and decide where to purchase your plants. In fact, it is of fundamental importance, for fruit trees more than ornamental species, to contact specialised plant nurseries that can provide certified, healthy, strong and productive material.

Generally fruit trees are put up for sale on their second or third year of life, in plastic pots where the plant can stay for no more than two years, then it is transplanted into a larger container.

Which variety is the best for potted fruit plants?

The easiest to grow are cherries, apples, peaches and pears. You can also find miniature varieties of these plants, for limited spaces. With proper pruning lemons and oranges as well can be grown in domestic spaces.

However, the most loved and depicted plants on Pinterest interior design boards are figs!

These fruit plants have roots growing in restricted conditions, leading to a more modest development, suitable to flats.

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