13 Easy-to-Grow Fruits for Fresh Homegrown Produce

You know that amazing feeling when you bite into a perfectly ripe fruit, all juicy and bursting with flavor? There’s nothing quite like it, right? Well, what if I told you that you could experience that anytime you want, without even having to go to the grocery store? Yep, you read that right – you can grow your own fruit right at home!

Now, I know what you might be thinking – “But I don’t have a green thumb!” or “I don’t have a huge yard or garden!” Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. On this list are 13 delicious fruits that are surprisingly easy to grow, even for total beginners with just a small space. We’re talking low-maintenance plants that’ll give you major bragging rights when you show off your homegrown bounty.

Whether you’ve got a big backyard or just a sunny windowsill, there’s something on this list for you. Get ready to impress your friends and family with your farmer skills! Who knows, you might just get hooked on growing your own food. There’s nothing more satisfying than going out to your garden (or kitchen counter) and picking a fresh snack you grew yourself. Talk about a wholesome feeling!

1. Strawberries

These are one of the easiest fruits to grow at home in pots, hanging baskets or even an old pallet. Strawberries love sunshine but will appreciate some afternoon shade in hot climates. Be sure to use a quality potting mix and keep them well-watered for maximum berry production.

2. Tomatoes

Don’t be fooled into thinking you need a huge garden for tomatoes. Even cherry and patio varieties produce abundantly in containers on a sunny balcony or deck. Consistent moisture and feedings with a balanced fertilizer are key.

3. Raspberries

These cane fruits will reward you with bumper crops of tart, juicy raspberries year after year with proper pruning to remove old canes. Just watch out for those prickles! I always wear long sleeves and sturdy gloves when tending to my raspberry patch. Trailing varieties make a pretty edible ground cover but I prefer to tie up the canes to a trellis to keep them contained and make harvesting easier.

4. Blueberries

With the right acidic soil, blueberry bushes are a fun fruit to grow and have a long productive season. I always mix in peat moss or pine fines into my raised beds for them to mimic their preferred woodland soil conditions. Once established, they’ll reward you with antioxidant-packed berries year after year. Be sure to give them a few hours of direct sun each day for best fruiting.

5. Blackberries

Trailing blackberry varieties make a fun edible ground cover for covering up unsightly areas. But for neatness and easier picking, I always recommend training the canes along a trellis or fence. Give them a spot in full sun and be sure to keep on top of pruning out the old, fruited canes each season for a bountiful crop year after year.

6 . Figs

With their tropical flair, fig trees can produce two tasty crops per year once established – an early breba crop followed by the main sweet crop in late summer/fall. They’re unbelievably low maintenance in my experience. Other than protecting them from cold and giving them an annual prune to shape, figs mostly take care of themselves and provide fresh or dried fruit with little intervention.

7. Lemons

There’s nothing like plucking a fresh lemon right from the tree for cool drinks, savory cooking or baking on a whim. Feed the plants every few months with a balanced fertilizer during the warm season and they’ll be heavy with vitamin C! I like to plant mine in big pots or raised beds with freely draining soil to prevent soggy roots.

8. Oranges

Who doesn’t love fresh oranges? Pay close attention to the variety’s chilling requirements and get one suited for your climate to enjoy sweet oranges from your own dwarf tree with minimal care. Feed them annually with a specialty citrus fertilizer and provide good drainage for best crops.

9. Avocados

With a little climate knowledge and the right cold-hardy Mexican or Guatemalan variety, you can grow your own avocados for guacamole and more! Patience is key as it takes several years for fruit production after germinating from a pit. Mix in plenty of compost or manure when planting for fertile soil. Well-drained soil and deep mulch helps retain moisture for these thirsty trees.

10. Grapes

Grapevines are super low-maintenance once you get them trained on an arbor, trellis or pergola during their initial years. Different varieties allow you to grow grapes for fresh eating, juice, jams or even your own homemade wine! Regular pruning and a sunny spot are the main requirements for bountiful harvests.

11. Kiwis 

Don’t think you need a huge vineyard to grow these fuzzy fruits – kiwis can be produced from a single male and female vine. Give them a sturdy trellis, pergola or arbor to climb and get ready for plenty of kiwis in a few years. They’ll reward you with a longer-lasting vine crop than many fruits with pruning and protection from cold temperatures.

12. Pineapples

You don’t need to live in the tropics to get these sweet, nutrition-packed treats from your own garden. You can grow pineapple plants in pots or raised beds that you take inside for winter in temperate climates. With ample sun, warmth and patience for the initial 2-3 year wait, you’ll be the envy of everyone when the fiery red pineapples start forming.

13. Bananas 

Bananas are not just tropical commodities. With the right microclimate or indoor conditions, you too can experience the thrill of harvesting your own banana bunch from an ornamental banana “tree.” It makes an awesome conversational piece to share with guests from your edible landscaping while also providing tasty fruit.

So those are 13 delicious fruits just waiting for you to grow them right at home! I know they sound exotic and maybe even a little intimidating at first glance. But trust me, as someone who got started gardening on a tiny apartment patio, they are all totally doable even for novices.

Clear off that sunny windowsill, pot up that forgotten patio planter, or reinvigorate that overgrown corner of your yard. With just a little TLC and possibly some creative container gardening, you’ll be well on your way to growing your own fresh fruits at home too.

Of course, as with any new hobby, don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t all go perfectly at first. Stick with it, read up on specific tricks for your climate, and have fun with the process of nurturing these plants to prolific fruiting. Because trust me, once you’ve tasted your first homegrown harvest, plucked straight from your own garden – whether that’s a pot, raised bed, or backyard plot – you’ll be hooked!

There’s just no comparison to under-ripe, long-distance fruits from the grocery store. The textures, the flavors, the sheer joy of it all when you can grow nutrient-dense fruits right at home will make you wonder why you didn’t start sooner.

Joy Fadogba

Joy Fadogba is a passionate writer who has spent over a decade exploring and writing about lifestyle topics. With a fondness for quotes and the little details that make life extraordinary, she writes content that not only entertains but also enriches the lives of those who read her blogs. You can find her writing on Mastermind Quotes and on her personal blog. When she is not writing, she is reading a book, gardening, or travelling.