Custard Apple is a fruit from a small deciduous, semi-evergreen plant belonging to the Annonaceae family. The tree is mostly found in sub-tropical regions of the world and there are about 2000 plants all over the world that belong to this group. Custard apple is considered to be a native of the West Indies, but it has long been cultivated in Peru and Brazil. This tree is commonly found in the Bahamas and sometimes it is seen growing in Bermuda and southern Florida. One can find custard apple trees being cultivated in India, South Africa, some regions of South Asia, and the Philippines. Custard apple is addressed with different names such as wild-sweetsop, bull’s heart, bullock’s heart, or ox heart. This tree is not very attractive in nature but bears fruits with a nice flavor. In India, it is known as ‘Sitaphal’ and it is estimated that around fifty-five thousand hectares of land are dedicated to custard apple cultivation in India. The major custard apple-growing states are Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra, Pradesh, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. The popularity of the fruit in the country has contributed to the increase in the area of production and is likely to increase further. The focus is being shifted to cultivate quality fruit for export such that there could be a possibility of higher income. Support from Horticulture Board and other agricultural departments could give a boost to the farmers for increasing the production on their farms.

Apple fruit is the oldest and commercially the most important temperate fruit and is fourth among the most widely produced fruits in the world after orange, banana, and grape. China is the largest apple producer in the world. In India, it is mostly grown in Kashmir, hills of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh. Apple cultivation also extended to Nagaland, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya. Apples are mostly consumed as fresh fruit but a small part of the production is processed into jellies,  juices,  canned slices, candies.

Banana is one of the major and economically important fruit crops of India. Banana occupies 20% of the area among the total area under crop in India. Most the Banana is grown by planting suckers. The technology development in agriculture is very fast, it results in developing a Tissue Culture Technique. The Tissue Culture Banana is very tasty.

Introduction: Hello gardeners today we have a great information of growing green chillies in pots. The key to successfully growing a chillie plant in pots is to ensure it gets plenty of light, heat, moisture, and humidity. Chillies grow well in containers but they do have some specific needs.

Eggplant is a commonly grown hot weather vegetable noted for its great taste, shape, and dark violet color. Wide varieties can also be grown in the home garden. They consist of different colors and sizes, which can all add unique flavor to many recipes or dishes. Eggplant problems and pests can occur from time to time when growing Eggplant; however, with proper care, you can also prevent them. Let’s check out 21 common Eggplant problems below.

Want to add some flavor to your meals with homegrown spring onions? Discover the best tips and secrets for growing spring onions. Click now to learn how to achieve a successful harvest and enjoy fresh, tasty spring onions in no time!

Tomato cultivation is one of the most lucrative agribusinesses. Tomato farming is a great option for those who want to harvest a commercially important crop four times a year. The highest-yielding Tomato plants are usually hybrids rather than heirloom plants. Let’s check out the high yield Tomato varieties in India.

Today, we learn the topic of sweet corn gardening in your home backyard.Growing corn in your backyard: Corn is a crop which most of us think as a something which is grown in large-scale as we always see it growing in hundreds or dozens of rows in fields. But, if you want to harvest the corn ears just minutes before you grill it or boil it and want your guests and family to enjoy it, you can refer to grow corn in your backyard. Of course, you will also get a very good harvest from a very little space like just 12-15 square feet. When you have decided to grow corn in your backyard,