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27-03-2004, 09:42 PM

(Frank) wrote in message . com...
Hello,

I just bought a condo and I only have a balcony. That means I can only
work on container gardening. The fruit trees in HD and costco are very
attractive. I'd love to grow some fruit and enjoy the reward. I have
planted the tomato and strawberry in pots.

Could you please recommend any fruit trees that I can plant in
containers? The navel orange and dwarf cuits trees look and smell
nice. Can I grow them in containers?

I'm in SF bay area.

Thanks a lot!!!

Tiff

If you are going to try citrus I would suggest purchasing or borrowing
a good book on citrus such as "Citrus" by Lance Walheim. Many of the
varieties require more heat than you are likely to get in the SF Bay
area for best fruit quality. That book gives you the recommended
climate conditions for a large number of varieties so that you can
purchase ones appropriate to your climate conditions.

I would also suggest using plastic pots instead of wood or clay. The
plastic pots last a long time (some of mine are over 20 years old),
are not susceptible to salt buildup (clay)or rot(wood), and are
inexpensive. They also weigh less than either.