Hello
Firstly, I’m an absolute beginner when it comes to growing anything. So please be lenient on me.
Anyways, to put a long story short, I’ve acquired just over 3 acres of land. I’m actually a teacher and have no idea about growing fruit.
I was conversing once with a buddy of mine who suggested that I plant orange trees because that’s the fruit that’s in demand in that area. It’ll be a shame to just leave the land vacant without doing something with it.
So guys. Where do I start to learn about growing oranges or a similar fruit? I’m sure I can plant a lot of trees in 3 acres of land.
The land in situated in a South Asian country and I’m told the land is very fertile. However, I’ve also been told that the land needs some prep work to get it rolling. Not sure what this prep work is.
It can get 40 + degrees Celsius during summer months (June till around mid August). Thereafter, its around 15 to 35 degrees Celsius depending on the month.
Any assistance will be most welcome.
Many thanks
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I’d suggest considering persimmon and jujubes. Those will be a lot less effort and upkeep.
I see you indicated celsius?
You can probably grow mangoes and jackfruit. The two high value crops that are quite long lived. Jackfruit is particularly hassle free and pest free. Marang, champedak are other tropical fig options that are practically pest free and get more productive as they get older. Sapodilla is another supremely healthy species that need little care, and of high value. Sugar apple is another option, but will probably need more water than the aforementioned. Yes, oranges will likely do well there, as your friend suggested. Plantains will probably get by ok but you will need a bit more irrigation. Looking forward to your photo updates 
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Where in South Asia country? India alone is so big and have very diverse climate.
Will you live near your land or will there be someone taking care of your land for you? Will you grow fruit for your own consumption or plan to sell them?
The land is actually in the North of Pakistan.
My intention is to sell so it’s mainly a business venture.
I’m based in Europe so I’m thinking of going over there for 2 or 3 months to supervise the initial work ie preparing the land, planting, building a water boring station, building boundary walls etc
I’ll definitely will have to get somebody to tend to the crops as I won’t be able to stay long due to work commitments.
Somebody recons that I can probably get around 150 trees planted in that area.
The land is situated in an agricultural area. Neighbouring fields have water melons, various vegetables, some grape vines jotted around the area. Also, there’s a lot of corn planted in the area.
I’d say go with something reliable. I assume that you are not trying to show a cash return on the crops grown.
Many thanks for your suggestions. Much appreciated. I’ll definitely try and source some of the fruit you’ve mentioned. I was thinking of separating a portion of the land to try a variety of fruit.
Actually I’m trying to get in to growing my own produce. I believe it’s the future. A bonus for me is that I own the land outright. So no overheads.
There’s no government tax and labour is cheap as chips. I intend to spend my own money on the land.
What would you suggest that is reliable?
Are you doing this for fun or profit? If it’s profit, I would suggest proceeding with caution and with minimal expectations. Having seen someone doing this first hand, it’s an intensively continuous effort to get anything off the ground, especially at the distances you mention.
If it’s for fun, then you have lots of choices. I would go for a mixed permaculture model as it will be sustainable in the longer term with lower effort levels.
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Whatever you end up doing, send pictures!
It is best if you can find resources (government offices?) or local people you trust to provide you with the info on what grows well in that area, what problems (pests, diseases) you will be facing, etc.
It is hard enough to grow your own fruit and veggies in you backyard. Doing it in a different country and continent will be very challenging.
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Maybe PECAN trees? Jujubes. Apples.
Thanks everybody for your suggestions.
I think getting local advice would be the wisest thing to do.
I’ll post pictures of my work as soon as possible.
When I brought up a plan to plant fruit trees on my land in Thailand, everyone I trusted said the same thing.
If there was no one living on that piece of land, whatever produced there would be stolen by human more than by animals.
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