While the grocery store offers a wide variety of fruit, you may find more satisfaction — and save some money — if you grow your own.
Nearly all types of fruit can grow in both garden beds and containers. If you don't have a yard, you can use pots or other containers to hold your plants on a balcony or patio, though some fruits won't grow as large this way.Fresh fruit is essential to a well-balanced diet, providing key vitamins, nutrients and fiber. Whether you eat it with a meal or have it on its own, it's a healthy way to give yourself a sweet treat.
But while the grocery store offers a wide variety of fruit, you may find more satisfaction — and save some money — if you grow your own. Growing fruit can be intimidating, but if you choose premium fruit seeds, you can enjoy a steady supply of fruit from your own backyard.to plant, consider how much time you're willing to invest and how quickly you want to harvest your fruit.
If you're new to growing fruit or just impatient to see your first harvest, melons are an ideal fruit to start with. They typically take three months or less to grow from seeds, so you can plant watermelons or cantaloupes in the spring and enjoy the fruit by summer or early fall. If you like berries, strawberries are the fastest-growing when starting from seed. You can typically expect fruit within three or four months.
However, you should also take your climate into account when choosing fruit seeds. Some fruits need a mild or near-tropical climate for healthy growth, while others do best in cooler temperatures. To ensure your fruit plants and trees will thrive, check the seed package for the recommended United States Department of Agriculture's hardiness zones to see if your area is included.These watermelon seeds produce large, tasty fruit ready for harvest in just over two months.
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