Once upon a time, it was necessary to have sufficient outdoor gardening space to grow one’s own food. Thankfully, that fairy tale is in the past. Nowadays, there’s a number of patio fruit trees and dwarf vegetables which are ideally suited for container growing. These small garden plants are perfect for a high-rise balcony, a suburban apartment or for any gardener wishing to grow their own produce year-round.
Patio fruit trees and dwarf vegetables are smaller cultivars selected not only for their petite size, but also for the volume of edibles they produce. These traits make them ideal fruits and vegetables for containers. If you are interested in growing your own patio garden plants, here are a few tips to get you started:
One of the biggest factors influencing the successful cultivation of patio garden plants is choosing the best varieties of fruits and vegetables for containers. You may be surprised to learn many of the following fruits and vegetables have dwarf-sized varieties which are well-suited for container-growing. Follow the links for general information on each plant.
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