Growing Tropical Fruit in Utah: An Insane Farming Experiment

🍊Citrus trees thrive in the high-altitude mountains of Utah, even without additional heating.

🍓Indoor strawberry growing provides fresh, delicious strawberries year-round.

🌱The use of straw and wood chips as thermal storage contributes to maintaining optimal greenhouse temperatures.

🌎This innovative farming system aims to make the lower 48 states of the US more productive and self-sufficient in food production.

🍑The success of growing doughnut peaches and other fruit in Utah demonstrates the potential for producing fruit year-round in colder climates.

How do you keep the greenhouses warm without additional heating?

—The greenhouses utilize straw and wood chips for thermal storage, which naturally emit heat and maintain optimal temperatures for plant growth.

Can you grow tropical fruit in high-altitude and cold climates?

—Yes, citrus trees and other tropical fruit varieties like doughnut peaches can thrive in high-altitude and cold climates with the use of innovative farming techniques.

Is the farming system sustainable?

—Yes, the farming system focuses on sustainable practices such as using recycled greenhouse plastic, composting organic matter, and utilizing water-efficient drip irrigation systems.

How do you deal with pests in the greenhouses?

—Pests are controlled using natural methods, such as using high-frequency sound devices and manually pollinating plants to encourage beneficial insects and reduce pest populations.

Can I apply this farming system in my backyard?

—Yes, the farming system is scalable and can be implemented in smaller backyard greenhouses or growing areas to produce fresh fruits and vegetables year-round.

00:00Chad demonstrates how to grow tropical fruit in Utah without the need for additional heating using straw and wood chips for thermal storage.

03:38Chad showcases the first Citrus Greenhouse, where citrus trees are thriving in the high-altitude mountains of Utah, even without additional heating.

07:57The second greenhouse, known as the 'Space Capsule Greenhouse,' produces abundant doughnut peaches and strawberries without intensive heating requirements.

09:45Chad demonstrates the third greenhouse that features outdoor growing zones and an oasis of indoor growing with strawberries, citrus, and doughnut peach trees.