Fruit trees can make your garden look beautiful. However, there are a few things to be aware of before you buy it. Get started with Step 1 below for more information.
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Part 1 of 2: Growing Fruit Trees in Pots
Step 1. Select the type of fruit you want to plant
Strawberries are the type of fruit that are most often grown in pots to be placed on the porch or porch of the house, but you can also choose other plants. Some fruit plants that can be grown in pots include mangoes, oranges, and peaches. You can also plant bushy fruit trees like blueberries and raspberries.
- Some fruit trees and shrubs that have been crossed and cultivated can self-pollinate. However, for best results, you should plant 2 fruit trees or shrubs so they can pollinate each other.
- The greenhouse or nursery owner will help you choose the right trees and shrubs.
Step 2. Choose a suitable pot for the strawberry tree in the form of a bush
Strawberries can be grown in a variety of containers, including the so-called strawberry pot which is specially designed for this plant.
This tree can also grow in a window box (a wooden pot placed under a window sill), a rectangular container placed in the ground, a hanging basket, a vertically stacked container, or a small or medium sized pot placed on a table
Step 3. Plant another fruit tree in a large, deep container
Small fruit trees, as well as bushy blueberry and raspberry trees require large, deep containers placed above the ground. This type of fruit tree is usually sold in the form of "bare root" (the tree only without planting media or pots) or in containers measuring 20 to 40 liters.
- Bare root trees or shrubs can be grown in 20 to 40 liter containers. However, as the plant grows larger (either from bare root or pot seedlings), it should be transferred to a larger container (95 to 115 liters in size).
- Almost any type of container can be used, as long as the container has several drain holes at the bottom.
Step 4. Use potting soil to plant fruit trees
Fruit trees and shrubs should be planted in potting soil, not in soil taken from the garden.
- Soil taken from the garden usually contains a lot of diseases and pests, and does not drain water well when used for planting trees in pots.
- Plants, trees, or shrubs should not be moved or planted deeper than the previous level of depth in the substrate.
Part 2 of 2: Caring for Fruit Trees
Step 1. Provide direct sunlight to fruit trees in pots throughout the day
Place the pot in a location that gets at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day.
- If the weather is very hot, the plant should only get direct sunlight in the morning and early afternoon. The hot sun during the day can damage the leaves and fruit.
- You can place the pot in the wheelbarrow to make it easier to move. In addition, you can also buy a crane (a type of stroller).
Step 2. Water the fruit plants regularly
One of the disadvantages of growing fruit in pots is the need to water them regularly. The soil in the pot will dry faster than the soil in the yard.
- Check the pot every morning and evening. Water your plant when the soil at the top is dry. Flush until the water runs through the drain at the bottom of the pot.
- You can also water the plants with stale milk to prevent the appearance of powdery mildew and also to add some nutrients to the soil.
Step 3. Fertilize the plant every two weeks
You should also fertilize fruit plants in pots more often. A water-soluble fertilizer in a ratio of 10-10-10 should be applied every two weeks or so.
- Follow the directions given by the fertilizer manufacturer to find out how to dilute it and how often you should apply it to your plants. Water your plants first before applying the diluted fertilizer.
- If you live in an area with four seasons, don't apply fertilizer after mid to late summer so that new, weak leaves don't suffer when winter comes.
Step 4. Make sure you use a pot with a good drain
Make sure that your fruit plant pot has a good drain. A good way to increase drainage in the pot is to add horticultural sand or pure sand (the elements other than sand removed) to the potting soil before planting.
Another way is to place potted plants on the ground (with a wedge or bricks under the pot). This can also keep the ants out of the pot
Step 5. Prevent the pot from collapsing when the plant begins to grow
Place gravel at the bottom so that the pot is not heavy at the top. You may also need stakes (buffers) to support towering fruit trees to keep their trunks upright, especially when the plants are starting to bear fruit.
Step 6. Move the pot indoors when winter arrives (if you live in an area with four seasons)
In winter, you should move the plant indoors (although it tolerates cold temperatures quite well), or to a sheltered area in late fall if you are growing it in a pot.
- A garage with a temperature that is kept warm is a good place. If the temperature is very cold, you can also place the plant in the basement or other warm room.
- In winter, you don't need to water too much. Water the plant when the soil is dry.
