Growing fruit in your greenhouse can be challenging, but with the right amount of care and patience, you can enjoy all the benefits that are offered. Here are some of the most unusual types of fruit that you can grow in your greenhouse.

1. Grapes

Grapes are amongst the most popular types of fruit and the many varieties available means that you can experiment with something new and unusual. The Lakemont grape is a particularly ideal choice for those looking for something more unusual. Lakemont grapes offer a unique taste and are seedless. When growing grapes, you will need to keep pests at bay. Vines are also susceptible to mildew, so be sure to keep the conditions within your greenhouse just right.

2. Dragon Fruit

Also known as the pitaya plant, dragon fruit is a cactus type plant that is native to Central and South America. Dragon fruit offers an exotic flavour and is known for providing a number of health benefits. In order to thrive, dragon fruit requires warm temperatures and plenty of sunlight. In order to help your dragon fruit plant thrive, you may need to add extra heating or lighting to your greenhouse. Dragon fruit is best grown in summer, when the plant is more likely to flower due to the warmer weather.

3. Melon

Although melon is already a well known fruit, there are many varieties that are unusual, such as the African Horned Melon. Native to Southern Africa, the horned melon is rare but seeds can still be obtained from a number of different stores. The horned melon is spiny and yellow in appearance, with a green and yellow pulp inside that has a similar taste to banana. The fruit can be grown in a similar way to cucumber, but with less water.

4. Buddha’s hand

Also known as the Fingered Citron, this interesting fruit earned its name because of the long segments that it produces, which resemble fingers. The fruit does not produce any seeds or juice and is not edible. However, it is still worth growing the fruit simply for its fascinating appearance. The fruit produces a strong fragrance and is often used for perfume in some countries. The fruit is often used for its zest in some Western countries.

5. Paw Paws

Native to America, paw paw fruit grows on deciduous trees and are suitable for greenhouse growing. The fruit is dark skinned and is similar to a mango. The leaves of a paw paw tree will fall in mid-autumn and will grow again during spring when the tree has bloomed.