What Fruit Can Be Grown Indoors?

Trees

• You can grow a range of fruit trees in the house or greenhouse. Small trees like peaches and nectarines thrive in indoor pots, and dwarf apple, lemon, orange, cherry, pear, tangerine and lime trees offer smaller, easier growth for indoor situations.

Plants

• Grow strawberry plants indoors in pots and growing beds for bright, juicy year-round harvests. Include alternatives like tomatoes, peppers and eggplants; although these plants grow in traditional vegetable gardens, their growth classifies them as fruits. Don't grow melons or gourds, as these require significant room for spreading.

Pots and Soil

• Give the indoor fruit plants and trees large, heavy pots for drainage and balance. Use 20- to 30-gallon pots with drainage holes for trees and 3- to 10-gallon pots for smaller fruit plants. The Ohio State University Extension notes that potted plants require adequate support from their soil and recommends a mix of peat moss, vermiculite and compost.

Location and Care

• All fruit plants and trees require full sunshine and warm temperatures for growing. Keep plants and trees in sites with bright natural or artificial light every day and temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Water the potted plants weekly to maintain soil moisture and fertilize them as you would in the outdoor garden. Move the plants outdoors during spring, summer and fall, if you can, for air circulation and pollination.