Tropical Gardening: You can now grow Goa’s famous fruits and spices like coconut, cashew, curry leaves and black pepper at home. With the right soil, sunlight and care, good results can be obtained in a few months to a few years.
Grow Fruits at Home India: Goa is famous for its tropical climate, greenery and fresh fruits and spices. The good thing is that you can easily grow many of these plants in the balcony, terrace or small garden of your home. With the right weather, soil and a little care, plants like coconut, cashew, curry leaves and black pepper grow brilliantly. Let us know the correct way of applying them, time and result.
How to grow coconut plant
To grow a coconut, you need a germinated coconut, which is planted in sandy soil with good drainage. Keep it in a sunny place and water it regularly. This plant grows slowly and starts bearing fruits in 4-5 years. Take care that water does not accumulate, otherwise the roots may rot. It is better to plant it in a big pot or in the ground.
How to cultivate cashew nuts at home
Cashew plant can be grown from seed or grafting. It needs a warm and sunny environment. Plant it in well-drained soil and irrigate regularly in the initial period. It starts bearing fruits in about 3-4 years. Pruning from time to time keeps the plant healthy and gives better production.
Easy way to grow curry leaves
Curry leaf is one of the easiest plants to grow at home. It can be planted from seed or small sapling. It grows rapidly in light sunlight and moderate water. You can start using its leaves in 6-8 months. Avoid over-watering and add light fertilizer every 15 days, so that the plant will remain dense and green.
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Cultivation of Black Pepper
Black pepper is a vine (climber) plant, which needs support. It is better to plant it in a moist and shady place. It grows well by giving regular water and organic fertilizers. It starts bearing fruits (peppercorns) in 2-3 years. Keep in mind that the soil should always remain slightly moist, but water should not accumulate.
Right way to grow pineapple
Pineapple can be easily grown from its upper part (crown). Plant it in soil with good drainage and keep it in the sun. Not much water is needed, but do not let the soil dry out. Fruiting starts in 18-24 months. This plant grows well even with less care, hence it is best for beginners.
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Care tips and ways to get the right results
The most important thing for all these plants is proper sunlight, balance of water and soil. These plants grow rapidly in hot and humid climates, but overwatering should be avoided. Add organic fertilizer every 2-3 weeks and prune the plants from time to time. With proper care, you will see good results within a few months to a few years.