Spring is here, and it is the season when all things revive. This is the perfect time to plant some flowers and greenery! Of course, if some of you are real food lovers, you might consider growing fruit on the balcony. Not only can you admire the tenacious vitality of these little plants, but you also get to eat delicious, green fruit.

1. Blueberry

The blueberry bush is a low-growing shrub that is very well suited to growing on a balcony. You only need to transplant it into a suitable pot, and you can enjoy the greenery while harvesting delicious fruit! What's more, the blue-purple berries blend with the fresh green branches and leaves, giving even the balcony the feel of a sky-high orchard.

The sweet-and-sour taste of blueberries is incredibly tempting! The key point is that they are rich in anthocyanins. Blueberries are not only a favourite of beauty-loving girls, but also help protect the eyesight of office workers who are busy in front of computers! Looking at the lovely little purple-blue berries on the balcony, the happiness of harvest is really no more than this.

2. Strawberry

It is exactly the season for eating strawberries. Many people go to farm stays to pick strawberries, enjoying not only the delicious taste but also the fun of experiencing a bit of farming activity! Moreover, when the bright red strawberries bear fruit, the harvested balcony also gives people a feeling of unbeatable freshness and happiness.

For those who are not good at growing plants, you can choose the Akihime variety, commonly known on the market as cream strawberry. Its plants have good disease resistance and strong vitality, can cope with many problems of home pot cultivation, and the fruit is more tender and juicy, better satisfying those with a picky taste for rich flavour.

3. Fig

Compared with most fruit trees, the fig tree not only bears delicious figs, but the tree itself also has highly attractive ornamental value. So with one of these placed on the balcony, you add a touch of green while also enjoying nutritious fruit.

The relatively important work in growing a fig tree is pruning and fertilising! The pruning and shaping technique does not need to be too advanced; you mainly just need to cut off the side branches to promote the growth of the main branch. Regular pruning can effectively resist pest and disease problems in the fruit tree; as for fertilising, you can choose a special-purpose fertiliser, which is quite convenient and easy.

4. Citrus

If you like sweet-and-sour flavours, how could you refuse the fragrance of kumquat! Especially in autumn and winter when all things wither, the green of the kumquat tree and its bright red fruit give people a warm feeling! Moreover, the fresh fragrance given off by the kumquat tree is so healing.

The kumquat tree itself is a good home ornamental plant, so it is also relatively easy to grow. Because it likes a sunny, warm and humid environment, it is very suitable for placing on a balcony; watering must also be kept in moderation, and you must absolutely avoid the potting soil being too wet, otherwise it can easily lead to root rot.

5. Feijoa

Feijoa is rich in vitamin C, and using it to make salad is also unbeatable in taste! More importantly, the feijoa tree is also a very eye-catching ornamental plant in gardens! Especially when the feijoa blooms, that vivid cluster of stamens and the elegant flowers are super beautiful.

The feijoa tree is a low-growing plant and likes a sunny environment. It is relatively drought-tolerant. During the flowering period, pay attention to controlling water; when the fruit is swelling, pay attention to watering to avoid drought causing fruit drop; the plant itself has low requirements for soil and is suitable for planting in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

6. Lemon

Lemon, which is rich in vitamin C, can be used not only to infuse water but also added to dishes. Its fresh fragrance simply makes people's appetite soar! And if we are talking about plants whose trees themselves give off a fresh scent, the lemon tree is one of them! With one lemon tree, you won't need to buy lemons for a whole year.

Because the lemon tree is a small tree, it can be grown in a pot on the balcony. It likes a warm environment and is also shade-tolerant. It is suitable for planting in warm soil that is deep and well-drained. Because the plant grows relatively quickly, it needs frequent fertilising to ensure plant growth, flowering and fruiting.

After seeing such delicious fruit, aren't you drooling! While the weather is warming up, hurry up and become a diligent gardener.