Organic Fruit Gardening Geometrically

Much is written about organic vegetable gardening, but organic fruit also has its place in the organic garden. Organic fruit gardening need not take a lot of space. We offer ideas and tips here for organic fruit gardening that uses geometric concepts to save space.

1. Organic Fruit Gardening in Boxes

Organic orange and lemon trees do well in boxes on a patio or deck. In a cold climate, you can take them indoors. Olive trees also do well in boxes and are very ornamental. An olive topiary will be beautiful and fruitful. Avocado trees also grow well in a container, indoors or out. Check with a local nursery for other fruit trees that would do well in your organic fruit gardening project.

It is said that if you can grow only one organic fruit, make it peaches. Non-organic peaches absorb more pesticides than any other fruit. Look for miniature peach trees that never grow taller than 6 feet. They will produce big, delicious freestone peaches, and are ideal for container planting on patios.

In addition to trees, most organic fruit gardening can be done in containers.

Tophat Blueberry is a dwarf blueberry bush that grows only 2 feet tall and about 12 inches in diameter. Its blueberries are medium large, and have good flavor. This fruit is perfect for growing in a pot on the patio - or indoors near a sunny window. Save organic fruit gardening space.

2. Organic Fruit Gardening in Pyramids

Strawberries do very well in a circular “pyramid” that consumes little space in your organic fruit gardening area. Pyramid gardening supplies are available in garden stores and online. A mere 6 feet of your organic fruit gardening area can hold 50 strawberry plants in a pyramid. This will save space and make it easier to care for your organic fruit.

Grapes also do well in pyramids - inverted pyramid trellises that hold the vines in a small portion of your organic fruit gardening plot.

3. Organic Fruit Gardening on Vertical Planes

Most people think melons will gobble all of their organic fruit gardening space, but they need not do so. Melons climb by means of tendrils, so you can train them to grow on a vertical plane in your organic fruit gardening area. The fruit will be cleaner, and have better shape. Train the vines up a sturdy wooden trellis. When the fruit forms, support it in cloth slings tied to the trellis. Plants grown vertically take up much less of your Organic fruit gardening space.

Boxes, pyramids, and vertical planes may be used for other fruits also. Take time to plan before you start your organic fruit garden. You will find that you can grow much more produce in a small space if you plan carefully.

Helpful Tip: Remember that the soil must be fed well to support the plants, no matter how small their footprint in your organic fruit gardening plot.