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The new year brings with it a whirlwind of beginnings and resolutions. If you want to make a fresh start in 2025, what would be a better way to do so than adding fruit trees to your home garden? Given the rising reports of adulteration and the constant worry about fresh produce, you can take care of the situation with the fruits in your home garden.
Growing fruits in your backyard will help you get the maximum nutrition whilst maintaining an unlimited supply of fresh and delicious produce. Since India’s temperature is suitable for a wide range of herbs, vegetables, and fruits, here is a list of the best fruits that are a must-add to your garden.
Mango
Mango, the king of fruits, has to be the first option to add to your home garden. Known for its natural sweetness and juicy texture, mango is easy to grow in the Indian climate. Depending on the conditions of your soil, temperature, and the ease of maintenance, you can choose from a wide variety of mangoes, like Alphonso, Langda, Safeda, Kesar, and so on.
Guava
Guava, or amrud comes in a range of varieties and flavours, but all of them are low-maintenance, making them an ideal choice for home gardeners. They prefer mild winters with temperatures around 15-25°C, so planting them at the start of 2025 would be just the right time for guavas. Some of the other requirements include well-drained soil, neutral pH, and a well-spaced area.
Pomegranate
The iron-rich fruit pomegranate is also a great option to plant in an Indian home garden to mark the New Year. Since they prefer sunny winters, make sure you plant them in a spot that gets sunlight. While pomegranates can be grown through seeds, try to get stem cuttings as they will yield faster and better produce.
Papaya
If you want to add a fast-growing fruit to your garden, papaya is ideal for the warm, tropical, and subtropical climates prevalent in many parts of India. With a well-drained soil with a pH ranging from 6.0 to 6.5, papaya trees need regular watering. All you need to do is take proper care and plant it in a spot that gets sunlight, and you’ll get the fruit within six to twelve months of planting.
Strawberries
Strawberries are the star fruit of every winter season and can be planted this year to make your 2025 naturally sweet. Since strawberries thrive in colder weather conditions, regions like Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, and a few parts of Karnataka are suitable for growing them. The best part is after just 2-3 months of sowing, your ripe strawberries will be ready to harvest.
