Grow Fruit Indoors With Indoor Fruit Trees
by Jim and Laura Hofman
Specialty gardeners and gardeners with limited space are jumping on board one of the most popular new gardening niches – growing fruit indoors. Indoor fruit trees are a perfect option for anyone who enjoys fresh fruit and gardening. Even if you live in a small apartment, you’ll have room for an indoor fruit tree, which are now readily available from online outlets.
Indoor fruit trees are available in wide varieties. Not only are these handsome, fragrant trees ideally suited for indoors, they yield regular size lemons, limes, grapefruits, oranges, and more. You can even own an indoor kumquat tree! If you’re worried how tall they grow, don’t be … indoor fruit trees top off at 10 to 12 feet maximum, and only reach that height if they’re never pruned.
How Do Growers Ship Indoor Fruit Trees?
Indoor fruit trees are usually shipped from the grower in a standard container, anywhere from 3 to 7 gallon size. Indoor fruit tree growers are able to ship all over the United States at any time of year as indoor fruit trees are quite hardy and durable.
Making Sure Your Indoor Fruit Tree Thrives
You’ll always receive specific instructions on how to care for your indoor fruit tree from the grower. Although there are some subtle differences in care requirements from species to species, caring for an indoor fruit tree is quite easy. Indoor fruit trees need plenty of sun exposure and periodic watering, and in general, that’s about it.
How Much Fruit Will I Get?
You’ll normally receive several pounds of fruit from an indoor fruit tree annually. Of course, actual yield depends upon how well the tree is cared for, as well as the specific type of indoor fruit tree you own.
Other Indoor Fruit Tree Tips
While it isn’t completely necessary, indoor fruit trees can benefit if they spend warmer months outdoors on a patio or balcony. When the temperature drops consistently into the low 40’s, bring the indoor fruit tree inside. In terms of watering, usually every 10-14 days is sufficient. You may also want to consider a time release citrus fertilizer for your indoor fruit tree, which are available online or at garden centers.
Jim and Laura Hofman enjoy growing Indoor Fruit Trees and appreciate Jim and Laura’s ease of care and consistent fruit yield. Visit Jim and Laura’s new resource site to get tips, fruit recipes, and recommended Indoor Fruit Trees providers. Get a totally unique version of this article from our article submission service
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