Which Fruit Can Be Grown Indoors?
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by: JimHofman
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If you're an experienced gardener, chances are you've heard of specialty trees designed to thrive just as well indoors as outdoors. In the past few years, indoor fruit trees have come into prominence, as people discover the fun and sense of accomplishment when their indoor tree yields a bountiful crop of fruit.
Most container gardeners are aware of the Meyer lemon tree, given its hearty nature and prolific fruit yield. Given the success of the Meyer, more and more dwarf citrus varieties are now available, and perfect for indoor gardeners. Let's take a closer look at five varieties now available from online sources.
Key Lime - Sometimes called the bartenders lime, key limes are suited quite well for container growing. A key lime is just a bit sweeter than the average lime you'll find at your grocery store, and smaller. These trees are just as easy to grow indoors as the Meyer lemon.
Ponderosa Lemon - The lemons produced by the Ponderosa are probably the biggest you've seen, weighing in a 1 1/2 to 2 pounds. At first we were worried the lemons would split off the branches and fall, but that's not the case. The tree holds onto its fruit extremely well, and the Ponderosa's scent is better than an air freshener.
Washington Navel Orange - This was our first attempt at growing oranges indoors, and we couldn't have been more pleased and surprised. This tree is unique in that it produces fruit in the winter. And the oranges are really special ... medium sized, seedless, and delightfully sweet.
Calamondin Tree - Just what is a calamondin? Well, it's very common in southeast Asia, and claimed as part of both the orange and lime family. This tree grows beautifully in a container and yields a fruit that tastes like a cross between an orange and a lime.
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.
Indoor citrus trees are available in these and many more varieties. They're perfect for any level of gardener, but particularly appropriate for beginners. These trees are a great way to instill confidence within the beginner, especially when they begin to yield fruit. Compact and affordable, indoor citrus trees can be shipped at any time of year to even the coldest climates.
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Given their affordability and hearty nature, indoor fruit trees are ideal 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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