By Alejandro Angulo
Here are some benefits of growing fruit trees at home:
– They promote well-being.
– Fruit trees provide security and nutrition, a fundamental concern for all.
– Growing your own fruit gives you more control over what you eat and where it comes from. You also get great flavors and a rich variety of sources to meet your daily needs.
– Organic foods help reduce the demand for traditionally grown fruits.
– Fruit trees preserve health, as growing your own food is associated with many health benefits. A canopy of fruit trees can improve air quality, and well-placed trees serve as a filter that traps dust and absorbs airborne pollutants. Studies have shown that trees can reduce airborne dust levels by up to 75%.
– The presence of trees in a neighborhood has been shown to improve the health of residents.
– Trees clean the air and provide fresh air to the surrounding community.
– They contribute to a green solution to global environmental problems.
– By planting fruit trees, you help reduce the greenhouse effect and slow the rate of global warming.
– By absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, trees reduce harmful gases in the air.
– Growing your own fruit helps reduce plastic consumption. Fruits can be picked directly instead of being bought in a store, where they may be wrapped in plastic.
– Fruit trees reduce the impact of fossil fuels. The food industry is said to account for 10% of fossil fuel consumption due to the associated shipping, packaging, transportation, and storage.
– They preserve the environment with the natural benefits of trees.
– Fruit trees and other vegetation cools the air, land, and water. Trees block sunlight, lowering the temperature in cities by up to seven degrees.
– Flooding and soil erosion can be prevented by planting trees. Trees absorb thousands of liters of water and reduce surface water runoff. Fallen leaves from fruit trees reduce soil temperature and moisture loss. When dead leaves break down, they also provide nutrients for tree growth.
Fruit trees in pots
If you do not have a garden, planting fruit trees in pots is an ideal alternative. The only condition is that the plants must be outdoors during the growth period. A small terrace or balcony, roof terrace, or even a narrow window ledge may be sufficient. Fruit trees allow us to witness their blossoms, fruit as they mature, and finally the flavor. Fruit trees in pots are useful and decorative. Even in a tiny courtyard there is room to pot these trees.
