The Silent Soil Crisis: Why Earthworms Matter
Why Healthy Soil is a Big Deal
Earthworms aerate soil, making it easier for roots, water, and air to penetrate.

Just 1 acre of healthy land can support up to 1 million worms, processing 10 tons of soil a year!

Without worms, soil becomes compacted, nutrient-poor, and drought-prone.

A healthy underground network = a thriving garden above.

What’s Harming Earthworms
Heavy machinery and foot traffic crush soil structure and tunnels.

Leaf removal starves worms and exposes soil to extreme weather.

Pesticides & fertilizers kill worms and vital microbes.

Bare winter soil leads to deeper freezing and worm die-off.

How You Can Help
Leave the leaves – mulch garden beds naturally.

Create a leaf compost zone – slow-feed the soil over time.

Avoid walking on wet soil – protect fragile structure.

Feed the soil organically – use compost, not chemicals.

Earthworms can live up to 8 years in a healthy environment — or die within weeks in a compacted one.
They’ve been enriching earth for 300 million years — let’s not undo their work!

Growing in pots is an ideal technique for small spaces. Here are some fruits you can grow in pots, along with their planting and harvesting times:
1. Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa)
- Growing season: Spring and fall
- Harvesting season: 60-90 days after planting
2. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 70-120 days after planting
3. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 50-70 days after planting
4. Mango (Mangifera indica)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 3-5 years after planting
5. Pear (Pyrus communis)
- Growing season: Fall and winter
- Harvesting season: 3-5 years after planting
6. Apple (Malus domestica)
- Growing season: Autumn and winter
- Harvesting season: 2-5 years after planting
7. Orange (Citrus sinensis)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 2-5 years after planting
8. Lemon (Citrus limon)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 2-5 years after planting
9. Grape (Vitis vinifera)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 2-5 years after planting
10. Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)
- Growing season: Spring and autumn
- Harvesting season: 60-90 days after planting
11. Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
- Growing season: Spring and autumn
- Harvesting season: 60-90 days after planting
12. Plum (Prunus domestica)
- Growing season: Autumn and winter
- Harvest season: 2-5 years after planting
13. Peach (Prunus persica)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvest season: 2-5 years after planting
14. Nectarine (Prunus persica var. Nectarine)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 2-5 years after planting
15. Pitahaya (Hylocereus spp.)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 2-5 years after planting
16. Guava (Psidium guajava)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 2-5 years after planting
17. Mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 3-5 years after planting
18. Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 2-5 years after planting
19. Lychee (Litchi chinensis)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvesting season: 2-5 years after planting
20. Papaya (Carica papaya)
- Growing season: Spring and summer
- Harvest season: 1-2 years after planting