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What Kind Of Fruit Can I Grow Indoors?
Most experienced gardeners have heard of specialty trees that are designed to grow just as well inside as outside. More recently, gardeners have discovered the pride of owning an indoor fruit tree, especially when their tree yields a bountiful crop of sweet, luscious fruit.
If you're experienced with indoor fruit trees, you've heard of the Meyer lemon, perhaps the most well known tree of this type. The Meyer lemon is perfect for container growing as it is hearty, easy care, and prolific. Building on the positive reputation of the Meyer, other varieties of citrus trees are now being introduced, all appropriate for container gardeners, and suited for indoor growing. Let's take a look at a few.
Key Lime - A hearty specimen that's quite appropriate for growing indoors, the key lime tree produces limes that are somewhat smaller than limes you'd normally see. Some claim they're a bit sweeter than regular limes, and we'd agree.
Ponderosa Lemon - The Ponderosa lemon yields the biggest lemons we've ever seen! Just when you assume they're ready to pick, they keep growing. Our Ponderosa lemon tree routinely produces 1 1/2 to 2 pound lemons, and the fruit holds onto our small tree very well.
Washington Navel Orange - Yes, orange trees can be grown indoors! The Washington Navel is unique in that it produces fruit in the winter. The oranges are seedless, another bonus. They are medium size, and very sweet.
Calamondin Tree - Calamondins are very common in souteast Asia, where they are sometimes grown as an ornamental. Their fruit has been described as a cross between a lime and orange, not surprising because the calamondin is claimed by both the lime and orange lineage. As for their taste, yes, you guessed it ... a combination between lime and orange.
Fingered Citron - The fingered citron produces fruit in groupings that look somewhat like a person's hand, hence the name. This tree is very pleasantly fragrant, yielding fruit that tastes similar to a lemon, but a tad milder.
These are just a few types of indoor citrus trees that are available for container growing. Consider these trees for the beginning gardener, as they are quite easy care and their production of fruit instills gardening confidence and pride! Indoor citrus trees are generally shipped all year around, to even the coldest climates.
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With their affordability and hearty nature, indoor fruit trees are perfect for beginning gardeners or those with limited gardening space. To learn more about these wonderful trees, you're invited to visit our online resource site devoted especially to Indoor Citrus Trees.
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