Most fruits take a long time to grow. However, there are some varieties that can be harvested within a few weeks.
These include:
Blueberries – These berries need about 3 years for their first harvest and about 5 years for their full production. You can expect about 25 blueberries per bush per year.
Strawberries – Strawberries can be grown in almost any climate and are popular because they’re very easy to grow. They require no special care during their growing season and will produce fruit in only a few months after planting them. They’ll produce berries throughout the entire summer until frost kills them off in the fall or winter.
Blackberries – Blackberries take longer than strawberries but don’t require as much maintenance as blueberries do. They’ll produce fruit all summer long while they’re still small (about the size of an egg), then they’ll ripen into larger berries as fall approaches. If you want large blackberries, plant several plants together so that they cross-pollinate each other by bees or wind (creating larger berries).
Fruit trees that bear fruit the first year:
Apple tree – The apple tree is a fast growing tree that will bear fruit in its second growing season and will produce apples for many years as long as it is properly cared for.
Grape vine – Although it takes two years to grow, the grape vine can produce grapes the first year.
Cherry tree – Cherry trees take three years to produce cherries but they are easy to grow.
Apricot tree – Apricots are one of the easiest fruits to grow and produce fruit in their third year.
Fruits that take 2 years to grow:
Peach tree – Peach trees require two years to bear fruit but once they do they will produce peaches every year until they are 20 years old or more!
Plum tree – Plum trees take two years before they start producing plums but if you choose varieties that ripen early in the season like Santa Rosa or Klamath you can harvest plums from your plum trees as soon as four months after planting them!
Fruit trees that bear fruit the first year
Apples
Pears
Plums
Cherries
Apricots
Peaches
Nectarines
Grapefruits
Pineapple (not the easiest)
Fast growing fruits and vegetables:
Tomatoes (indeterminate varieties) – 3-4 months from planting to harvest. The average is about 80 days from germination to ripe fruit. Indeterminate varieties produce until frost and can get quite large, so plan on having a place to grow them. If you have limited space, try dwarf varieties instead. Also consider growing tomatoes in containers if you’re short on space (or just don’t want to deal with giant plants!).
Here are some of the fruits that take a short time to grow:
Banana
Avocado
Cantaloupe
Pineapple
Strawberry
Watermelon
Fruits that take a little longer to grow include:
Blueberry
Cherry tomato
Grapefruit
Lemon
Mango (tree)
The best fruits to grow are ones that produce quickly and easily. Some of these are also the most popular varieties among gardeners.
The easiest fruit trees to grow include:
Apple
Apricot
Cherry
Fig tree
Grapevine
Peach tree
Pear tree
Melons. The melon is a vine that needs support from either another plant or a vertical structure like a pole or trellis. The plant will produce all summer long, with fruits ripening as early as 75 days after planting. The best varieties for the home gardener are:
Watermelons. Watermelons need plenty of water and warm weather to grow well. They can be grown in containers, but it’s best to plant them in full sun and give them lots of room to spread out in order to get good yields of sweet melons. A large-size container works well because you’ll have enough room for several plants at once. Soil should be well drained, with plenty of organic matter added before planting begins. If you have sandy soil, mix in some composted manure before adding any additional amendments. Once plants are established, they will produce flowers followed by small fruits over an extended period of time until frost arrives at the end of fall.
Fruit trees that bear fruit the first year
Plum, peach, nectarine, apricot and cherry.
Fruit trees that take two years to grow
Apple, pear, plum and peach.
Fast growing fruits and vegetables
Lettuce (radish, spinach), beans (peas), carrots, radishes, onions and garlic.
“The best fruit trees to grow in the first year are those that produce berries, like blueberries and cranberries, or fruits that are edible when they’re small, like grapes,” says Greg Thiesen, a horticulturist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension.
As Thiesen explains, there are several factors to consider when choosing a fruit tree to grow from seed. The best time to plant is when the soil is still cool, but not frozen — typically between January and March. You should also choose an area that gets full sun for at least six hours per day.
If you’re hoping for a bountiful harvest in your first year, it’s best to avoid varieties that take longer than that to produce fruit — such as apples and peaches — and stick with ones that will bear fruit within two years.
Here are some fast-growing fruits and vegetables:
The fruit trees that bear fruit the first year are:
Banana
Pineapple
Mango
Kiwi
Apple trees, pears, plums and peaches will produce fruit in their second year. Fruit trees that take three years to bear fruit include cherry and peach trees, as well as apricot and nectarine trees.
The fastest growing fruit plants include:
Cantaloupe – 50 days from seed to harvest.
Watermelon – 65 days from seed to harvest.
Honeydew Melon – 85 days from seed to harvest.
Cucumber – 90 days from seed to harvest.
The following list of fruits and vegetables can be grown the first year.
If you are just starting out or have limited space, these are the best choices.
Easiest fruits to grow:
Avocados- This fruit is not only easy to grow but it’s also delicious! The avocado tree also produces flowers which are beautiful and fragrant. It can produce fruit in as little as three years, but it’s best to wait until the tree reaches maturity before harvesting any fruit.
Strawberries- These plants are fairly easy to grow and provide high yields of delicious berries. They do require some maintenance however, so make sure that you check on them regularly for pests such as aphids and spider mites. They also need about six months of growing time before they begin producing fruit.