Things You'll Need:
- Dwarf Fruit Tree Large Planter Gravel Potting Mix for Fruit Trees Compost
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Step 1
Select the type of dwarf fruit tree you’d like to grow. Some fruit trees need to have companion fruit trees to help with pollination. Peaches, blueberries and lemons are self pollinating fruit trees, meaning you only need one tree to produce fruit. Cross pollinating fruit trees like apple trees must have two different varieties of the same species planted in close proximity to produce fruit. Knowing whether or not your dwarf fruit tree needs a companion will make the difference in whether or not your tree will bear fruit.
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Step 2
Select the planter based on the age of the fruit tree. You’ll need a 6 to 9-inch container for trees up to two years old and a larger 10 to 14-inch container for full grown dwarf fruit trees.
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Step 3
Add a layer of gravel to the bottom of your planter to help with drainage. Stir a few handfuls of compost in with the potting soil and fill the planter about half full.
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Step 4
Place the root ball of the fruit tree on top of the potting soil. Spread the roots and cover them with more potting soil. Some fruit trees need more soil on top of the roots than others; follow the planting instructions for your particular species. Water the tree immediately after transplanting it.
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Step 5
Make sure your fruit tree gets at least one inch of water every week, more or less, depending on the type of fruit you are growing and the humidity levels on your patio or in your home. Apply fertilizer formulated for fruit trees every six weeks during the spring and summer.
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Step 6
Protect your fruit trees from frost and winds, give it appropriate water and sun and you can expect to harvest fruit when the tree is between two and three years old.
Comments
soanyway said
on 5/30/2009 I want to do this! How cool! Thanks for the instructions and tips. I have recomn'd you. Pay it forward all over this site! ;-)