HONOLULU (KHON2) — Living in Hawaiʻi means you’re never too far from fresh produce. But you don’t need a backyard or a big garden to grow your own food.
According to Dr. Nat Bletter, an ethnobotanist based in Honolulu, your lanai or even a few pots on a balcony can become a thriving food forest with the right know-how and a little attention.
Whether you live in a high-rise or a ground-floor apartment, growing edible plants in containers is easier than you think. From ʻuala (sweet potato) to dwarf mango trees, here’s how to get started and succeed.
1. Start with the right plants for containers
Not all fruits and veggies grow well in pots but plenty do, especially in Hawaiʻi’s warm, wet climate…