Strange Fruit – Unusual Ideas for Fruits That You Can Grow at Home

Today, in the 2020s, life is all about choice. Many, indeed most, of us have tasted fruits that past generations of Americans might not even have heard of.

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Here, we will look at some unusual fruits that you can grow at home, wherever you live, if you put your mind to it – including a few that you won’t find in your local Stop n Shop or Walmart.

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Bananas – The Tropical Elephants in the Room

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Durian – From the Sublime to the Ridiculous

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Dragon Fruit Grows Fast and Looks Amazing

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Mexican Bread or Swiss Cheese From a Delicious Monster

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