- When: plant saplings at the start of the monsoon.
- Pit: dig in advance and mix aged manure or compost with the soil.
- Spacing: allow for the future shade of big trees (mango, jackfruit).
- Small spaces: lemon, guava and papaya also grow in large pots.
- Banana: likes moist, rich soil and mulch around the base.
- Pruning: remove dead branches after harvest.
A home orchard: guava, lemon, papaya, banana
Planning year-round fruit in a small space.
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