Exotic fruits conquer Bavaria: This is how your garden becomes a tropical paradise!

Exotic fruits conquer Bavaria: This is how your garden becomes a tropical paradise!

The local garden culture in Bavaria has undergone a remarkable change. In many places it used to be incomprehensible to see exotic fruits in home gardens. But thanks to climate change, more and more home gardeners have started growing notable plants like pawpaw, persimmons and cherry plums. These plants, originally from tropical countries, now find their place in Bavarian gardens.

Around 20 years ago, people could hardly have imagined that fruits such as kiwi berries, melons and pomegranates could come from their own cultivation. But today this is a reality for many who love to enjoy the taste of home-grown fruits. Figs have also proven to be extremely adaptable and can easily thrive in pots on balconies or terraces. This opportunity gives many people a new perspective for their gardens and also makes urban gardening more attractive.

From Dachau to the rest of Bavaria

An interesting series of names is the Bavarian banana pioneer, who discovered his passion for tropical fruits and is based in Dachau. This pioneer made it his mission to grow not only bananas, but also peaches - a cross between peach and apricot - and even banana figs. In doing so, he brings the genuine taste experience of tropical fruits directly to Bavaria. His commitment is supported by the growing number of gardeners who are also trying their luck with similar plants.

Schmidt Max set out on a journey across Bavaria to meet these fascinating gardeners and their products. Not only did he meet the melon farmer from Dachau, whose gardens are in full bloom, but he also learned about the challenges and joys associated with cultivating not only traditional types of fruit, but also exotic plants that are normally at home in warm climates.

Additional information shows that the trend is not only limited to private gardens, but that fruit gardens and community projects are also increasingly emerging in urban areas. This development is not only an expression of an individual love of gardening, but also underlines a growing awareness of sustainable cultivation methods and the desire for a better quality of life.

The variety of fruits that can now thrive in Bavarian gardens is a sign of change. The more people cultivate exotic fruits themselves, the more cultural exchange about taste and cultivation methods is encouraged. This could not only enrich local eating habits, but also broaden consumers' horizons when it comes to where most of their food comes from and how they can grow it sustainably.

To find out more about the current trends in horticulture and to discover the special stories of gardeners such as the Bavarian banana pioneer and others, it is worth taking a look at the reporting from www.ardmediathek.de.