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Malayali farmer brings Israeli techniques to power butter fruit farming
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (632+ words) From a niche introduction to a rising favourite, avocado is steadily establishing itself as a star crop in Kerala's exotic fruit sector. Locally referred to as butter fruit, it has already secured a prominent place alongside rambutan and mangosteen. At…...
Kerala's most ignored fruit is suddenly big business
1+ week, 2+ day ago (638+ words) Every summer in Kerala, jackfruits fall with a thud. They split open on roadsides, lie in backyards, soften too fast to keep. The smell lingers in the heat. For years, this has been part of the season. Abundance tipping quietly…...
This super fruit is even better than energy drinks in summer: Best way to eat it
2+ week, 2+ day ago (375+ words) Nutrient powerhouse Around 95 per cent of the fruit is water. As it is a low'calorie fruit, those who are trying to lose weight can enjoy ice apple as a refreshing snack. Moreover, ice apple is a storehouse of potassium, calcium,…...
What is this yellow fruit taking over Kerala's fruit shops this season?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (481+ words) What is Burmese grape Many medicinal plants and fruits gifted by nature still remain overlooked in our own surroundings, and the Burmese grape is one among them. Known by different local names, this is not just a backyard find but…...
Festive cheers mark harvest at watermelon farm of teacher-turned-farmer
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (241+ words) Watermelon harvest festivities celebrated at Sreejith Idakkattil's organic farm marked a successful season. .watermelon harvest festival, farmer Sreejith Idakkattil, organic watermelon farm, learn watermelon cultivation, best watermelon varieties, teacher turned farmer, watermelon farm visit, local harvest celebration, agricultural tourism Kerala,…...
Farming is the passion of this Kottayam man; now it's passion fruit too
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (176+ words) Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 Kottayam: P K Kuriakose (55), popularly known as Avarachy from Painunkal, has been drawing attention for his farming experiments in Pampady. After recording a good yield from watermelon cultivation for the third consecutive season, he is now venturing into…...
The right way to eat mangoes and other fruits: Expert's tips
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (308+ words) Mango has a moderate glycemic index of 51 " 56. So, the sugar in mango doesn't elevate the blood sugar levels quickly, especially when it is enjoyed. mango diabetes risk, mango glycemic index, can diabetics eat mangoes, mango fruit health benefits, diabetes management…...
Kerala CA wants exotic fruits in diet, grows 80 pineapple varieties on rooftop, orchard in backyard
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (302+ words) Franco's journey began with fruits such as guava, jackfruit, bananas, and berries Begola, Medusa and Sealash; these outlandish varieties of pineapple now grow in pots, not on land but on a 200 sq ft rooftop of a Thrissur man's home. Franco…...