Cabbage belongs to the Brassica family. It is closely related to Cauliflower and Broccoli.It is native to Western and southern Europe. They are biennials that are grown annually. Cabbage grows best during the spring and fall seasons. Growing conditions for cabbage Optimum temperature: Cabbage grows best when temperatures are between 8 to 30°C (46 to 86°F).Soil: Cabbage grows best in well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter, but can tolerate…
Fruit trees are known to be high maintenance but that’s not true. There are lots of fruit trees that are easy to grow and are low maintenance as well. By growing fruit trees in your garden, you get fresh fruits to consume. Growing fruit trees in your backyard has environmental benefits as well. Low maintenance fruit trees to grow in your backyard 1. Figs Figs grow best in fertile well-draining…
If you have lots of space in your backyard you can grow fruit trees in it. Native fruit trees can take quite some to produce fruits. Dwarf fruit trees on the other hand produce fruits sooner and are easier to take care of. Make sure to grow them in a location that gets 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day. Fruit trees can tolerate cold temperatures up to some…
Curry leaf or Sweet Neem is a tropical tree that is native to Sri Lanka and India. Its leaves are widely used for cooking purposes in India. Its leaves are also used for medicinal purposes. Curry leaves are rich in calcium, iron, carotenoids and beta-carotene. Curry leaf tree thrives best in warm climatic conditions. It is quite easy to grow and there is the standard and the dwarf variety. The…
The Almond tree belongs to the Rosaceae family and is native to Africa and the Middle East. It can grow up to 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide. It produces flowers that can be pink or white in colour. Dwarf almond trees can grow up to 9 feet tall. It can take up to 5 years for almonds to produce fruits. It can be quite difficult to grow almond…
Fruit trees need to be taken good care so that they grow healthy and give good yields. This includes proper pruning, fertiizing and controlling pests. Using chemicals for pest control can harm the soil and the environment. Turning towards organic methods for controlling pests is sustainable in the long term. Best organic pesticides for fruit trees: 1.Neem Oil Neem oil is an organic pesticide obtained from the seeds of the…
Growing fruit trees in your backyard has many benefits besides giving fresh fruits. Providing balanced nutrition for your fruit trees can help them grow healthy and give good yields. Using organic fertiliser for your fruit trees has many benefits. Organic fertilisers are slow-release fertilizers that do not harm the soil microbes. They contain lots of macro and micronutrients that can provide the nutrients that your fruit trees require. Feeding your…
If you are living in apartments or small spaces where you don’t have much space to grow anything, you can still grow fruit trees in containers. Dwarf fruit tree varieties can be grown in containers. Growing fruit trees in containers has some advantages: You can move them anywhere you want and grow varieties that are not frost-tolerant. This can enable you to move them indoors during extreme winter conditions. Dwarf…
Fruit trees are similar to vegetables and herbs and they benefit from companion planting. Planting shrubs, herbs and flowering plants near your fruit trees can help to attract beneficial insects repel pests and improve soil fertility. In permaculture, it is referred to as fruit tree guilds where small shrubs, herbs, other fruit trees and flowering plants are grown near the fruit trees. Diversifying can keep the soil in shade, and…
Watermelon is a heavy-feeder summer crop that grows best in well-draining, fertile soil conditions. Companion planting is a great way to improve pollination, attract beneficial insects, and repel pests. Here are some of the best companion plants for watermelons. Flowers: Cosmos, Sunflowers, Marigolds, Zinnias and Coneflowers. Growing flowers near your watermelon helps to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to your garden. They end up feeding on pests that attack your…
