tropical fruits

Meet Noorjahan & Kohitur — rare Indian mangoes once served to royals and now pre-booked months in advance for their rich taste and heritage.

At 75, Joseph Karackadu grows 20+ dragon fruit varieties on 65 cents of land in Kerala. Earning Rs 1 lakh/month, he supplies farmers across India with exotic plants.

There’s something special about fruits that arrive with the rain. Tangy, juicy, and rooted in tradition, these seven monsoon fruits — from jamun to amla — bring back memories of carefree bites and purple-stained tongues. Here’s a guide to seasonal flavours you won’t want to miss this rainy season.

Want to grow Miyazaki mangoes on your terrace? Learn from Joseph Lobo of Udupi, who successfully cultivated this rare fruit, with his expert tips and step-by-step guide.

Think pineapples only grow on farms? Think again! Urban gardeners Akash Jaiswal and Preeti Patil are proving that even small spaces can yield tropical fruits. Their step-by-step guide will show you how to grow pineapples at home — no big garden required. Ready to turn your balcony into a mini paradise?