Spring is a wonderful time to start planting fruits that can be harvested by summer. These fruits grow quickly and provide a delicious reward for your efforts in just a few months.
Strawberries are a popular choice for spring planting. They grow rapidly and can produce a continuous harvest throughout the summer, especially if you choose everbearing varieties.
Raspberries and blackberries are also great options. When planted in early spring, summer-bearing varieties will yield sweet and juicy fruits by late summer.
Melons like watermelons and cantaloupes thrive when planted in spring. They require warm soil and full sun, producing large, flavorful fruits by mid-to-late summer.
Blueberries can also be planted in spring. While they take a couple of years to reach full production, you may enjoy a small harvest during the first summer if planted early enough.
Peaches and plums, if planted as young saplings, can sometimes produce fruit within the same season. These fruits prefer well-drained soil and regular watering.
For a successful harvest, prepare your garden by enriching the soil with compost and ensuring proper drainage. Keep your plants watered consistently and protect them from pests to enjoy a bountiful summer harvest.