4 healthy fruits you can grow at home
We offer you a list of the best fruits that you can grow at home for good health
1. Avocado
Why is this fruit healthy?
Avocados are rich in healthy fats, with two-thirds of the fat they contain from healthy monounsaturated fats. It also contains a lot of vitamins, including vitamin E, B16 and carotenoids, which are linked to reduced risks of heart disease, breast cancer, and eye degeneration. Therefore, it is no wonder that this fruit is one of the best favorite foods of religion
How to grow it
An avocado tree can be planted using the seed of this fruit, but this technique may not give you edible fruits... and you may have to wait a long time for the plant to grow and bear fruit.
If you want to eat what you grow quickly, it is best to buy a seedling of the avocado plant. (Varieties that produce large green rind fruit or, more commonly, black rind fruits are equally good.)
To take care of your plant, put some sand in the bottom of a large, well-draining pot before filling it with potting soil or regular potting soil and then plant the seedling. Water them regularly but make sure the soil isn't too wet, as avocado roots don't adapt well in too wet soil. Prune shoots frequently, and be sure to place the tree in an area with high ceilings—this is because the plant can grow to more than 10 feet in height.
How to harvest it
The green varieties are ready to harvest when the skin turns yellow, while the darker avocados are ready to harvest when the skin is completely black. Ripe fruits can be left hanging on the tree for a few weeks, but if you leave them longer, they will start to lose their flavor and texture.
2. Lemon
Why is this fruit healthy?
Lemon is rich in vitamin C, which helps the body produce collagen, absorb iron, and digest protein. Some common myths are that taking a massive dose of vitamin C can cure colds, but it's certainly an important nutrient for the immune system.
How to grow it
If you want to harvest this fruit quickly, you need to buy seedlings with a nursery period of two to three years. In fact, these little trees are so adorable, they may become your favorite ornamental plant.
Choose a clay, ceramic, or plastic pot large enough to fit the roots of your tree, and make sure it has several holes in the bottom. Then fill the drain pan with stones to allow air to circulate.
Make sure to use a potting soil designed specifically for citrus trees, or choose a potting soil that is primarily loamy. Next, place the sapling in a sunny location for eight to 12 hours each day. This allows the tree to optimally maintain a temperature of 12 to 30 degrees Celsius
Regularly water the soil, but make sure not to overdo it. (It should be damp, not wet) Additionally, citrus trees love moist air, so spraying the leaves regularly with a spray bottle will help the leaves keep fresh.
How to harvest it
Lemons ripen in six to nine months. To see if the fruit is ripe, check the color of the peel and press lightly on it. By gently 'squeezing' the peel of the fruit, you can tell if the lemon is ready for use in sour drinks, cakes, main dishes, and desserts.
3. Mandarin
Why is this fruit healthy?
The advantage of this fruit is not limited to its sweet taste, it is also rich in calcium, vitamin C and fiber, and growing a mandarin tree in your home means that you can enjoy eating it without having to buy it canned.
How to grow it
Purchase mandarin seedlings to ensure that they grow successfully in your home. You should plant them in large pots equipped with drainage holes in the bottom and rich soil. And be sure to put it in a sunny spot (rotate the pot regularly to make sure parts of the plant receive light evenly from all sides). Water the soil regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between each watering.
The tree can be up to 6 feet tall, and the roots also grow. Therefore, when the roots begin to grow back on themselves or out of the drainage holes, this means that you should move them to a pot at least two inches larger.
How to harvest it
For best flavour, harvest the tangerines as soon as the peel turns orange. Once it turns orange, carefully cut or roll the fruit and pull it from the tree, making sure that the "bud" on top of the fruit is intact.
4. Tomato
Why is this fruit healthy?
This red, spherical vegetable contains a surprising amount of vitamin C and potassium, and is rich in antioxidants and lycopene, a carotene linked to healthy blood vessels.
How is it cultivated?
If you want to grow two plants, initially choose a 6-inch (for one plant) or larger (about 12-inch) pot. For a continuous supply of tomatoes, plant the seeds of one or two new plants every two weeks.
Fill a tub or tubs with the seedling potting mix and plant the seeds a quarter inch deep. Water the plant until the soil is moist but not saturated with water. Next, place the tank in an area that receives a lot of sunlight and turn it occasionally so that all sides are exposed to sunlight. The seeds are expected to germinate within five to 10 days.
When the seedlings are about three inches tall, transfer them from the seedling's potting mix to the potting soil. About two weeks after planting, add compost to the mix. Water the plants well, again making sure to keep the soil moist. As the plants grow larger, you may need to trim some of their ends to avoid breaking the stems. When the plants are in flower, tap your finger on the main stem and large side branches, as this will help promote pollination.
How do you harvest it?
Tomatoes grown indoors will not grow as large as tomatoes grown outside, so don't expect them to taste very tasty. However, you will get home-grown fruits with the usual tomato taste. When the fruits are red, firm and easy to pick, they are ready to eat. You can either cut the fruits or roll them gently and pull them.
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