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  • Plant for Portugal balcony

    Hi all,

    I know someone who has an apartment in Portugal (in the Algarve) and they would like to put a plant/s on the balcony, which will ideally produce food.

    The apartment is probably inhabited on average about 20-30 weeks of the year, mainly through the summer months so watering could be an issue for the wrong plant. And ideally the lower maintenance the better.

    Its a south facing balcony so sun shouldn't be a problem, though with a roof the balcony is probably shaded a bit in the middle of the day. Also the balcony faces the sea so could be open to the elements (sea wind) in winter a bit, though compared to here I don't think it gets too cold.

    Any ideas?
    The more help a man has in his garden, the less it belongs to him.
    William M. Davies

  • #2
    I'd put herbs there - like marjoram/oregano. thyme or rosemary. They're used to growing on dry sunny slopes and would smell nice when sitting on the balcony

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    • #3
      I was wondering about suggesting something like an edible shrub like a citrus or olive.

      Not sure how low the winter temps go, in terms of how 'tropical a plant will cope in the depths of their winter, which I don't think is too bad.
      The more help a man has in his garden, the less it belongs to him.
      William M. Davies

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      • #4
        I never think of an olive as edible - not in the quantity that you would get on a single bush - given the preparation required before you can eat them. A lemon might be nice - for the G&T!!

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        • #5
          Moringa tree in a large pot

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