How to Grow Exotic Fruits
Exotic fruit comes from all corners of the tropical world. Fruits like pineapple, lychee, jackfruit, bananas and star apples are just a small variety of the different exotic fruits available to grow. Since exotic fruit comes from tropical climates, the fruit trees themselves need hot climates in which to thrive. Most tropical fruit needs to grow in USDA zones 9 to 11 or 10 to 11. If you live in a colder zone, you can grow exotic fruit in a greenhouse. Does this Spark an idea?
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Choose a place in your yard that is in full sun with rich, well-drained soil. Most exotic fruit can handle many types of soil as long as it is well drained. Work 1 to 2 feet of compost into the soil to a depth of about 4 feet to improve the condition of your soil.
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Dig a hole for the exotic fruit tree as deep as the root ball and three times as wide. Spread out the tree's roots in the hole and fill the hole with soil. Pat the soil down firmly.
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Water the exotic fruit trees regularly to keep the soil from drying out. Add about 2 to 3 inches of water per week during the tree's growing season, possibly more if the weather is very hot and dry. Most exotic fruit comes from moist areas with a heavy rainy season. In general, much less water is needed during winter or slower seasons of growth.
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Prune the exotic fruit tree to keep the growth in check. Cut back any over-reaching, dead or diseased branches to the base of the tree.
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Fertilize the exotic fruit trees with a water soluble 10-10-10 fertilizer. Apply 1/4 to 1/2 pound of fertilizer to the trees every 2 to 3 months during their growing season. Avoid fertilizing mangoes as they grow better in soil that is not so rich. Only fertilize lychees after the harvest is over.
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