What did we plant?

Our farming philosophy is based on a minimal intervention method to create a sustainable dense agro forest. Our hope is that a selection of local hardy variety of fruit trees will lead to minimal use of water and improved soil structure over time. Based on this, here is the sample of the list of sapling varieties that were planted:

Canopy

Tamarind, Ice Apple, Indian Almond, and Jamun

Tree

Avocado, Bael, Sapota / Chikoo, Amla, Wood Apple, Cashew, Drumstick Tree / Moringa, Chironji, Kokum, and Apple

Sub-Tree

Chakota / Grapefruit, Guava, Custard Apple, Banana, Sweet Lime / Mosambi, Star Fruit / Carambola, Papaya, Fig, Water Apple, and Mulberry

Shrub

Pomegranate, Indian Plum, Karonda, Phalsa, Curry Leaf Tree, and Barbados Cherry

Yes, there are a few non-native trees, but they seem to have adapted to the local conditions. For example, did you know that Apple orchards were common in Bangalore? Read here.