We often grow various fruit plants without doing any proper planning. People who are living in rural area do not care much about such planning. But urban living people who want to develop a small rooftop fruit garden should think about it. They should grow only those plants that can produce fruits for longer during or multiple times throughout the year. Not only that they should grow only such fruit plants that can be easily grown in a container. So here is a list of such summer fruit plants that will meet the demands of a small family. Like last few years, I am also growing these below mentioned 5 wonderful summer fruit plants.
Star fruits
Did you ever try star fruits? many of you know this fruit. But there are many people who are unaware of this fruit. Some people may know this fruit. But never get an opportunity to taste it. It is a juicy fruit and very sweet & sour in taste. The most important thing is that it is very easy to grow and it can produce fruits throughout the year. That is why it is a perfect fruit plant for container gardener. I have one start fruit plant that I purchased 14 months ago. This plant produces more fruits during the late summer or rainy season.
Watermelons
I love to grow watermelon in my rooftop garden. It produces a lot of fruits within a short span. After sowing its seeds you can harvest fruits after 10-12 weeks. That is why for the last 2-3 years, I am growing watermelon every year. 10 inch pot is enough for growing one watermelon plant. But this plant is prone to be attacked by harmful sucking insects. So during the initial days, you need to be careful otherwise your watermelon vines will stop growing, so you will get less fruit or no fruits. Last year, I prepared various drinks (watermelon mojito, watermelon mocktail) & watermelon ice cream several times with homegrown watermelons.
Lemons
During summer days, we use lemons a lot. We use it to make various refreshing drinks, bring a sour taste to curries. Many people also use lemon slices or wedges to have their meal. So we need to buy lemons regularly. That is why most gardeners prefer to grow the lemon plant in their garden. It is very easy to grow and a perfect plant for the container garden. I am also growing one lemon tree in a container and another one on the ground.
Pomegranates
Most gardeners prefer to grow such fruit plants that produce throughout the year or atleast such plants that can produce fruits for a longer period. Most container gardeners should follow this tip. There are many varieties of pomegranate trees that produce fruits multiple times throughout the year. I have three such pomegranate tree grown in containers. Last winter I got a few fruits and now I am waiting for fruits in this summer season too.
Dragon fruits
Many people are unaware of this fruit because it is not a common fruit in India. Though some people have seen this fruit in the market but many people not yet tasted this fruit. It is an expensive fruit. But you can easily grow this plant in your garden where sunlight reaches atleast for 4-5 hours. If this plant gets sufficient sunlight & fertilizer then it will produce many fruits throughout the summer season. Last year, I bought one plant and this year, I got 4-5 more plants from cuttings.
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