Many kinds of fruit can be grown in containers, and there are multiple benefits to doing it this way. When you plant a fruit tree at home, you can use scraps from your kitchen to make compost for fertilizer, thus reducing methane emissions. By strategically positioning trees to block summer sunshine, you can gain a cooling effect for some areas of your home, thus reducing the need for air conditioning and saving electricity.
The overall process of caring for your trees and harvesting their fruit has numerous benefits for your health. Contact with nature is soothing to the soul. Also, when caring for plants you need to maintain a routine. This discipline provides a sense of structure and stability, which is beneficial for reducing stress.
The first thing you need to think about is your local climate and how much space you have. When deciding where to place a tree, find a spot where it can get at least six hours of sunshine a day. Once that’s settled, make sure to pick a pot that is twice the size of your plant’s root ball. This ample space allows roots to grow and thrive.
Let’s look at a range of fruits you might choose to grow. We will start with the citrus genus. Meyer lemons top the list because they are simple to maintain, and the scent of the blossoms is so delightful. Limes are also a great option. Dwarf fruit trees, such as apples, apricots, peaches, cherries, nectarines, and plums, can also thrive in pots when placed in sunny spots, regularly watered, and planted in well-draining containers with nutrient-rich soil. Arbequina is a popular dwarf variety. And finally, we come to blueberries.
The last, but most important thing of all, is taking care of your fruit trees with love; then, they will grow well and reward you with an abundance of fruits. During a lecture in Yeongdong Ashram, Korea in 2000, Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan) shared Her experience of how watering plants with love boosted their growth. “If you really put your heart into doing it, and if you really love it, your plants will grow very big, very big. […] The one who loves vegetables and plants, everything grow so nice. People who grow with love, I see their plant grow so fast, and so much food. […] When you have love, things grow too.”
