Fruits
Sweet rewards for patient gardeners: step-by-step guides for growing fruit at home, whether that’s an apple tree in a temperate backyard, strawberries in a balcony planter, or mango, guava and papaya in a warm Indian garden. Each guide explains variety choice (the single biggest factor for home fruit), pollination needs, pruning for yield, and how long until first harvest — plus honest troubleshooting for fruit drop, birds and pests. We cover temperate fruits, tropical fruits and soft fruit/berries, with dual planting calendars for US/UK and Indian seasons. Begin with strawberries for fast results, or plant guava — the most forgiving tropical fruit tree we know.
