Terrace Gardening Fruit Plants: Now there is no need of land to grow banana sapota. With big pots, right soil and regular care, this plant can be easily grown in terraces and kitchen gardens. Its sweet taste and banana-like shape make it special.
Home Gardening Chiku Tips: The craze of terrace and kitchen gardening is continuously increasing in many states of India. Earlier people used to grow only vegetables, but now their interest in growing fruits has also increased. Meanwhile, a special variety named “Banana Sapota” is attracting people’s attention. This variety is unique in its taste and size and can be easily grown in large pots. People who do terrace and balcony gardening are making it their first choice.
Big pots are necessary
Large pots are best for growing banana sapota in terrace garden. 22-24 inch pots are best for plant growth and fruit bearing. With the right soil and regular care in the pot, the plant grows rapidly and starts bearing fruits at a low height.
Banana-like length and sweet taste
Banana Sapota is long in shape like a banana and is very sweet in taste. With proper care a plant can grow to about one foot tall and produce 5-5 fruits. Its unique height and taste is making it the star of terrace gardening.
Right mixture of soil and manure
Use loose soil in the pot, mixed with 30-40% cowdung manure or vermicompost. It is important to mix sand or husk in the soil for proper drainage. Too much or too little water can harm the plant.
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watering and care
Water only when the top layer of soil dries about one inch. Adding cowdung manure from time to time helps in faster growth of the plant. Adding Neem cake strengthens the roots and protects the plant from fungal diseases.
Terrace and kitchen gardening enthusiasts can now grow more fruits in less space. Banana sapota is easy to care for, tastes delicious, and has become the new home gardening craze.
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