Balcony Fruits

Navaho® Big & Early is a thornless, upright blackberry variety (Rubus fruticosus) that produces large, juicy fruits with a balanced sweet-and-tart flavor. The berries are about twice the size of those from the original Navaho blackberry. This variety ripens early, usually starting in early to mid-July, with most of the harvest finished by August. The plant is hardy, healthy, and compact, while also attracting beneficial insects, making it a practical choice for gardens looki

Raspberry plants are generally considered easy to grow. They are usually cultivated in open ground, where they require quite a bit of space. However, with our limited space we were looking for an alternative that could grow on a balcony in a 28L pot. One example is sold by Baldur under the name “climbing raspberry.” Despite the name, this plant is actually a Japanese wineberry, a close relative of the raspberry that grows well in pots, takes up little space, and has a similar

Growing strawberries on a balcony mainly comes down to choosing the right variety, the right pot and good plant maintainance. With a climbing strawberry and a simple trellis or frame, you don’t need a large space to harvest plenty of fruit each year. This type of strawberry can also be grown in the garden in normal soil, but it’s particularly practical for balconies and small spaces. Find our other blogs about balcony fruits and balcony vegetables in the links. In the winte