In this article, I'll share some seasonal fruits which you can grow at commercial scale and make good profit from them.
Sugarcane
Sugarcane is a rich source of carbohydrates and can be grown in any part of the country. You can use a machine to crush the harvested sugarcane and the sweet liquid obtained can be fed to pigs or cattle. Sugarcane can be harvested either in May or June. Aquatic fruits Marine plants grow in water and as such, they are extremely sensitive to low temperature. Marine fruit plants like tamarind, papaya and mango are growing in large quantities on open fields, swampy areas and beach sand. Aquatic fruits are perishable and therefore require chilling and cure to be preserved and canned. Oranges Oranges are used in the manufacturing of preserves and juices. But most citrus fruits are in season all year round and can be harvested either in March or October.
Papaya
Papaya is a major source of many nutrients that our bodies require. Papaya is low in calories and carbohydrates. It is high in fiber content. It is a great source of elements like potassium and manganese. It also have a very low glycemic index. It can be grown both indoors and outdoors and has moderate water needs and rich yields. Its outer skin is sometimes called 'chunking skin', and the inner part is called 'meat' of the fruit. The yellow flesh is skinless, while the pink flesh contains the seeds. If you can grow papaya, it will be easy for you to make you home-made papaya juice, the best drink that helps in regular detoxification of the body. Banana Bananas are the best source of potassium and vitamin B6, both of which are important in maintaining healthy immune system and weight management.
Watermelon
Watermelon has now become one of the most consumed fruit in the world and is commonly available during summer season. It requires little space and is suitable for a balcony or a rooftop, hence it is a suitable fruit to start with when you have a lot of space in your garden or balcony. You can prepare a home-made wine, jam or juice out of watermelon and can also set up a fruit processing plant with these fruits. Watermelons can last for three to five months depending upon storage conditions. Also Read: Best Cucumber And Tomato Recipes They have many medicinal properties which can be used to cure digestive problems like gas and bloating, cold and fever, anaemia, high blood pressure, eye trouble, heart problems and skin problems among others.
Sugarcane
Sugarcane is a seasonal fruit which you can harvest and store in the freezer for eating in winters. The easiest way to cultivate sugarcane is to simply plant it in the corner of the field where there's sunlight. You need to water it once in a week during summers and cultivate it through the winter. The sugarcane needs to be irrigated at least once every fortnight during winters. The sugarcane needs to be cut off the plant once it's dry and pruned. Sugarcane doesn't store very well, so you need to get them out of the field fast and store them in a cool dry place before the plants start growing. Boys' Fruit Another seasonal fruit which you can grow at commercial scale is Boy's Fruit. Boys' Fruit is a naturally grown sweet fruit which is perfect to eat fresh. It's very easy to grow.
Other Fruits
In the course of this article, I'll also share some other seasonal fruits which are not seasonal but you can use to create other useful products. Apple Core If you have a decent amount of agricultural land, you can produce this in large quantity. A recent scientific study showed that apple core can be transformed into a highly biodegradable plastic. Honey The honey yield is very small. It can also be made into solid fuel. Yoghurt Yoghurt can be prepared from whey by adding one teaspoon of yeast extract per liter of whey. The fermentation process will convert the whey into a thick, sour, sour curd, which can be bottled and sold. So, you can now grow several types of fruits at a commercial scale. This type of approach is very convenient and also, it has huge economic benefits.
Conclusion
This article covered the three most common seasons of these seasonal fruits. The three seasonal fruits will be a lot cheaper during late winter, early spring and late summer months. Of course, you can also sell these seasonal fruits during the winter months, however it will be hard to recoup the initial costs if you are not able to grow these seasonal fruits at commercial scale. It's still possible to grow seasonal fruits during all the months, however its time consuming and requires expensive machinery for growing. The best way to get these seasonal fruits at commercial scale is to grow them at the source. Some areas are already experiencing frost during winter, so the easier way is to sell these seasonal fruits during the source, which is usually February to May.