Your garden can blossom even in the cold seasons when there are plants that bloom and fruit for each season. The best winter fruits are those that can withstand the cold and still produce a good yield.

Here are winter fruiting plants you can plant in your garden to ensure a steady harvest for the colder seasons.

Citrus

Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits can be grown from seed or bought from a nursery, depending on how big and small you want them. They typically bear fruit after 2-5 years of planting, depending on the variety you grow.  These trees need full sun for the majority of the day. This helps in the development of fruits and maintains the health of the tree.

Orange trees or citrus sinensis almost covered with oranges. Great harvest in the orchard.

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Avocados

The avocado tree can be bought in nurseries or rooted from the fruit’s pit. They can take several years to fruit, especially when grown from seed. Many avocados are self-fertile, but if your plant flowers, you will have to hand-pollinate it to get it to set fruit. To increase your pollination, plant two – an A type (e.g, Haas avocados), and a B type (e.g Fuerte avocados ).

avocado tree

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Kiwi fruits

There are many kiwi fruit cultivars available worldwide, but ‘Hayward’ is the leading cultivar in Africa. It bears large fruit that stores well and has a superior flavour. Kiwi fruit vines need deep, friable, fertile, free-draining soil to thrive. They can be planted in full sun or semi-shade and need to be kept moist. The vines require permanent supports and plenty of space to grow and can reach a height of up to 9 m. They can be grown horizontally or vertically, with guiding and pruning along a pergola an option.

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Winter doesn’t mean your garden has to pause—quite the opposite. With the right selection and care, fruiting plants like citrus, avocados, and kiwis can thrive and reward you with bountiful harvests even during the colder months.

These resilient plants not only bring life and colour to your garden when most others go dormant, but they also ensure a steady supply of fresh, homegrown produce. By planning ahead, choosing varieties suited to your climate, and giving them the proper care and conditions, you can turn your winter garden into a fruitful and flourishing space all year round. Let your garden defy the season—plant for winter, and enjoy the results.

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