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The 3 Best Fruits to Grow in Pots | Nectarine, Fig & Blueberry

Hand selected by our growers for pot performance

Grown by John

South Downs National Park

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The 3 Best Fruits to Grow in Pots | Nectarine, Fig & Blueberry Fruit Trees
The 3 Best Fruits to Grow in Pots | Nectarine, Fig & Blueberry Fruit Trees

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The highlights

  • Grow delicious blueberries, figs and nectarines on your patio
  • Pick fruit from July to September
  • These naturally compact plants are perfect for growing in pots on a patio, balcony or in a small garden
  • Our growers' choice of the best and tastiest fruits you can grow in a pot

Description

  • We get asked all the time: "What fruit can I grow in pots". The answer is: "Not many, if you want an easy life and good crops". In pots, some species don't like their roots being constricted, some will need constant watering and some don't like the variation in soil temperature. So, we asked our trusted trusted fruit growers which they would recommend and they have three they would swear by:
  • 'Bluecrop' blueberry is one of John's favourite blueberries, which are just perfect for growing in pots. They're actually easier to grow in pots, because they prefer slightly ericaceous soil to perform best. You'll get a dense shrub, with buckets full of fruit. Nothing better than picking them fresh from your patio first thing in the morning for your cereal
  • The 'Lord Napier' nectarine, which was a surprise hit with both growers - "Growing in a pot means you can overwinter them indoors, but also you avoid one of the main problems with peach trees which is leaf curl. If they’re in pots, you’re watering them from the base and it’s not gathering on the leaves, which is the issue with trees in the ground - it’s also a great way to protect the flowers from frost and get a better crop"
  • The award winning 'Brown Turkey' fig is Josh's pick for its easy growing, compact size and "the best taste of any fig"
  • All of these fruit trees are fully hardy and suitable for any size of garden
  • Apple and nectarine trees boast delightful spring blossom and are highly beneficial to pollinators
  • Please see individual tree pages for sizes, harvest times and more
  • Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching. This formative pruning can involve cutting the main leader, if the expert tree growers decide this will produce a better shaped tree. This can stop the tree becoming "leggy", and promote stronger, bushier growth.MORE

What's in the box?

Lord Napier Patio Nectarine Tree Fruit Trees

'Lord Napier' Nectarine Tree

Reliable, prolific and well suited to UK climate

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Brown Turkey Fig Tree Soft Fruit

UK Hardy Fig Tree | 'Brown Turkey'

By far the best fig to grow in the UK

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Bluecrop Blueberry Bush Soft Fruit

'Bluecrop' Blueberry Bush

Considered to be one of the most reliable croppers

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South Downs National Park

Meet John

110 years' expertise free with every tree

John’s family have been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.

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Our plants are grown 
in the UK

Specialist UK growers we know and trust grow your plants the traditional way, with organic fertiliser and biological pest control. They pick only the healthiest plants for you, professionally pruning them so that they’ll grow strong and well shaped.

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Your plants are sent to you fresh from the field in our plastic free box that’s specially designed to hold them tight, then securely delivered by specialist plant couriers - straight from the grower to your garden within 
24 hours.

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We want your plants to have a long and healthy life. Expect easy-to-follow grow guides and videos devised by our team 
of experts.

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We’re confident that you’ll be delighted 
with your new plants. Need help? Alice and her team are here to guarantee you’re 
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When will I get my plants?

The delivery timescale for each plant is on the web page (near the 'add to basket's button). You'll receive a dispatch email with an exact delivery date once your plants are on their way, so you can get the garden ready.

How will my plants be packed and delivered?

We send all of our orders through a courier network designed to handle plants. Specialist equipment ensures that no plants will be damaged during the packing process and every order is carefully finished and checked by plant-loving humans. Your plants will arrive in the most sustainable packaging possible with minimal to no plastic used.

Where do you deliver?

We deliver to anywhere in Mainland UK for our standard delivery cost. We are able to deliver most plants to Highlands and non UK mainland however this will be at an additional cost. This will be calculated at the checkout. Please note, deliveries to these locations will take longer. Unfortunately, we are not able to deliver to Northern Ireland at present.

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