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Fruit trees for arid and semi-arid areas

Dragon fruit also known as Pitayas

Can I grow fruits in arid or semi-arid environments? This was a question from a regular reader. The answer is yes. In fact, there are a number of fruits that are perfectly apt for desert like environment. These fruits can tolerate drought and mature into attractive fruits for your consumption and for the market.

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