5+ hour, 46+ min ago  (270+ words) India's favourite summer fruit may soon become rare. " Extreme heatwaves, warmer winters, and unseasonal rains are damaging Bihar's famous Shahi litchis, affecting their sweetness, texture, and production. As climate change reshapes farming patterns across India, even the taste of our…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (749+ words) From Gujarat and Karnataka to Maharashtra, Indian farmers are increasingly adopting dragon fruit cultivation for its low water needs, steady returns, and rising demand among health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious, locally grown produce. At first glance, dragon fruit looks less like…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (560+ words) Across India's dry and heat-prone regions, farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a climate-resilient crop. With lower water needs, long-term yields, and rising demand in urban markets, this bright pink fruit is improving farming practices. In parts of Gujarat,…...

3+ week, 4+ hour ago  (333+ words) In many Indian summers, the loudest fruits steal the spotlight, while local treasures ripen unnoticed. Wander beyond the usual, and you will find flavours tied to place, memory, and tradition. Grown across North India, especially in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh,…...

4+ week, 4+ hour ago  (309+ words) On a rooftop in Udupi, Joseph Lobo tended to his plants, unaware that one mango sapling would soon change how people saw his garden forever. The tree was a Miyazaki mango, one of the world's most expensive varieties. At the…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (458+ words) Eight years ago, Joseph Karackadu, now 74, from Kottayam, Kerala, was visiting his son's family in the US when he tasted dragon fruit for the first time. The fruit cost $7, but what intrigued him most was its sweet taste and potential....

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (260+ words) According to Lizzie John, an urban gardener from Bengaluru, pomegranate trees easily grow in the Indian climate. "Pomegranate is a bushy tree that can be grown in a small space, provided it gets enough sunlight," she says. 2. Choose the right…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (420+ words) This monsoon, Immerse in season's delights with homegrown jackfruit. From sunlight to sapling care, cultivate this superfood using tips from gardeners Abhijeet Prajapati and Mini Sreekumar. As the monsoon rain gently tiptoes on rooftops and taps against windows, families gather…...