Star Fruit Farming Star fruit, or Carambola, is mainly eaten fresh but is also used for juice, preserves, jams, and jellies. Less commonly, it features in tea infusions, wine, and brandy. Traditionally valued for potential health benefits like lowering blood pressure, it’s also used in herbal remedies. Flowering trees support beekeeping by providing nectar and […]
Nutmeg Farming Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) tree is unique among spice plants as it produces two distinct and valuable spices from a single fruit—nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg is the dried seed of the apricot-like fruit, while mace is the thin, leathery, reddish aril that surrounds the seed coat. Both spices are renowned for their strong, aromatic
Ajwain (Carom seeds) Farming Carom seeds, commonly called Ajwain, are a significant medicinal plant and one of the major spices. Ajwain is grown for both its leaves and seeds, with the oil extracted from seeds widely used in making various medicines. This oil is effective in treating ailments like indigestion, stomach discomfort, and colds. Given
Celery Farming A herbaceous plant known for its therapeutic qualities, celery is frequently used to relieve gout, migraines, anxiety, joint discomfort, promote weight loss, and help purify the blood. Packed with vital minerals like potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and folate, celery is not only good for you but also frequently utilized in
Saffron Farming One of the most valuable and sought-after spices in the world, saffron (Crocus sativus) is valued for its unique scent, vivid color, and therapeutic qualities. It is made from the dried stigmas of the saffron flower and is quite costly to collect because it involves a lot of manual labor. Known as “red
