Fruit Trees & Orchards

The Perennial Harvest. While vegetables provide quick yields, fruit trees are the long-term investment of the Evergreen Hideout. This pillar covers selection, planting, and organic maintenance of orchards in the South African climate.

Table of Contents

• The Power of Perennials
• Orchard Field Reports (5 Guides)
• The Planting Philosophy
• Explore the 6 Pillars

The Power of Perennials

Unlike seasonal vegetables, fruit trees build deep root systems that can tap into moisture far below the surface. By combining tree crops with our Irrigation Infrastructure, we create a food forest that becomes more resilient every year.

Orchard Field Reports: Tree Care Manuals

Access our technical guides for managing fruit trees and orchards in the Highveld:

Citrus Management

• High-Yield Citrus: Lemons & Oranges in Backyards
• Citrus Psylla Repair: Identifying & Fixing Leaf Pitting

Stone Fruit & Deciduous

• Stone Fruit Pruning: The Winter Guide for Peaches

Establishment & Tropicals

• The Square Hole Myth: Technical Planting Tips
• Backyard Avocados: From Seedling to Harvest in SA

The Planting Philosophy

Success starts at the moment of planting. We move away from traditional "bowl" holes and focus on creating wide, aerated zones that encourage roots to spread laterally. This is essential for surviving the dry winters of Soshanguve. See our Technical Planting Manual for the exact specifications.

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Master the 6 Pillars of the Evergreen Hideout

• 🌱 Vegetable Growing Mastery
• 🧪 Soil Regeneration & Biology
• 🛡️ Organic Pest & Disease Management
• 🏗️ Garden Infrastructure & DIY
• 🧺 Harvest Preservation & Storage

Next steps: Winter is for pruning, summer is for pest watch. If your citrus leaves look bumpy, read our Psylla Identification Guide immediately.