How to Grow Fruit Trees in a Greenhouse
As a gardener in a cold climate, I can often be found hanging out in the greenhouses of garden centers and botanical gardens in winter, wishing I could grow some of the delicious fruits I see at my own home.
Although you may not equate fruit trees with greenhouse growing – especially not at home – it’s actually possible to grow them in even a simple, unheated greenhouse.
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This guide will help you plan your project to ensure you obtain the best harvest possible.
Read on to discover what you can gain by cultivating your own fruit trees in a greenhouse, tips for planning your project, varieties to consider, and suggestions for preparing your greenhouse.
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Why Grow Fruit in a Greenhouse?There are a multitude of advantages to growing fruit trees in a greenhouse, and this method is becoming popular on a commercial scale as well.
Some of the benefits include:
Whether your fruit tree is planted in the soil of your greenhouse or its permanent home is in a pot, you can use an outdoor structure to extend your growing season.
This means that you can grow types of fruit you otherwise wouldn’t be able to grow outdoors in your climate. It also allows you to grow varieties which require a longer growing season.
Many trees need a certain number of chill hours, or exposure to cold, in order to set fruit.
This is why keeping certain varieties inside your heated home during cold
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