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As the autumn wind blows, the weather gradually cools down. From September to November, it is the perfect time to create a "small orchard" on the balcony! Don't think that a small balcony can't accommodate fruit trees. In fact, if you choose the right crops, not only can the balcony become lush and vibrant, but when the fruits ripen, you can pick and eat them, with a fresh sweetness in every bite—it's such a good deal~

Here are 6 fruit crops suitable for planning and planting at this time. We don't need complicated skills; just follow the simple steps, and even office workers can easily manage it, turning the balcony into a "treasure space" that is both ornamental and edible!

Strawberry
Strawberries naturally prefer cool climates. Plant the seedlings in autumn, and by early spring next year, you can pick plump "sweet bombs". They don't need deep pots; a shallow, wide-mouthed flowerpot is suitable. The soil should be fertile and loose (you can mix in some humus soil and perlite), and add some decomposed organic fertilizer as base fertilizer. Even with a small balcony space, strawberries can grow lush greenery and bear clusters of fruits.

Planting tips: Loves coolness, has shallow roots and is afraid of waterlogging, requires fertile and loose soil, and autumn is the best planting period.

Cherry Tomato
A warm and humid environment and sufficient sunlight every day are the "key codes" for cherry tomatoes to grow. Although they are mostly sown in spring and summer, if you place them in a well-lit area in autumn and control watering (don't overwater to avoid root rot), they can still be covered with "rubies" on the branches, maintaining their fresh taste.

Planting tips: Loves warmth and humidity, needs full sunlight throughout the day, the main sowing period is from spring to early summer, and can continue to bear fruit if properly maintained in autumn.

Fig
Figs are the "elegant players" in the balcony orchard, with green leaves and soft fruits. They thrive in a warm and humid environment. The soil should be fertile and breathable (such as garden soil mixed with decomposed sheep manure), and given sufficient sunlight. Plant them in spring, and before long, the vines will climb all over the balcony, and you can taste the sweet fruits in autumn.

Planting tips: Loves warmth and humidity, has poor cold resistance, requires fertile and breathable soil, and is most suitable for planting in spring.

Blueberry
Blueberries are small in size but rich in anthocyanins, making them "both good-looking and nutritious". For balcony planting, choose small varieties (such as "O'Neal" and "Misty"). The soil is crucial—it must be acidic (you can adjust the pH value with peat soil mixed with sulfur powder) and have good drainage. Plant them in spring, and by summer, you can see clusters of "blue-purple small lanterns" on the branches.

Planting tips: Loves acidic soil, avoids waterlogging and requires good drainage, and is easy to survive when planted in spring.

Raspberry
Raspberries like to stay in cool and humid places and hate strong sunlight. The soil must be fertile and well-draining (you can mix in some humus and coarse sand). They can be planted in both spring and autumn. After planting, regularly remove weeds and apply thin fertilizer (such as decomposed cake fertilizer water). When the fruits ripen, you can pick a handful at a time, full of fresh fruity aroma.

Planting tips: Loves cool and humidity, requires fertile and draining soil, avoids strong light, and can be planted in both spring and autumn.

Pomegranate
If you want to add a "fiery atmosphere" to the balcony, choose small pomegranate varieties (such as "Rose Pomegranate" and "Black Pomegranate"). They like a warm and dry environment. The more sunlight they get, the more brilliant the flowers bloom and the fuller the fruits grow. They are also drought-tolerant but afraid of waterlogging. Plant them in spring, enjoy red flowers in summer, and pick red fruits in autumn—it's extremely pleasant.

Planting tips: Loves warm and dry conditions, needs sufficient sunlight, is drought-tolerant but not waterlogging-tolerant, and is easy to take root when planted in spring.