[coolaboola]

Hiya folks,

Has anyone any suggestions for a fruiting plant for my office? My office is bright and sunny (south east facing) and gets very warm in summer (and chilly in winter - the window seals aren't very good!)

I was thinking of a hot pepper or maybe a dwarf tomato. Maybe even with basil. (I know these would just be annuals)

Anyway, what do you reckon my chances of success are? Any other suggestions?

c

[rathfuadagh]

Hi Coolaboola,

Just a thought what about a Dragon fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) they are from a cactus.
Swiss cheese plants(Monstera Delicosa) also produce fruits but you need loads of space and the fruits take ages to ripen.
Citrus fruits are another possibility.
How about a peanut plant ?
I like the idea of Sweet and hot peppers and dwaft tomatoes (do you mean a cherry type) with basil ,As far as I am aware they are tender perennial.
What about some salad /herb leaves.

[coolaboola]

Interesting ideas!

Well, I was thinking of a tomato plant with a dwarf or bush habit so that it wouldn't get too mad and spindly. That could include cherry toms.

I have seeds for some hot peppers (Hungarian Hot Wax) - I'll sow them and see how I get on. I have some tomato seeds too, but I don't think any of them are dwarf/bush (I'll have a check though)

I think the office might be a bit too warm for salad leaves during the summer. Can salad leaves grow in warmth?

[IrishYank75]

I saw you were planning on planting Hungarian Hot Wax peppers. My son bought the same ones and I was wondering what you thought of them?

[Greengage]

Don't know how you found this post but it goes back to 2009, Don't think you'll get an answer but then again I could be wrong.

[Good guy]

There's no reason why chillies or peppers wouldn't grow on a sunny windowsill. It's all a matter of having enough space for them.

[tagwex]