Description
Whether you’re designing a lush backyard oasis or planting for community resilience, Tropical Food Plants is your essential companion for cultivating edible abundance in tropical and subtropical regions.
Permaculture designer Blake Hudson shares over 150 easy-to-follow plant profiles – from fruit trees and perennial greens to herbs, spices, and support species – each packed with practical growing tips, uses, and ecological roles. With clear charts, seasonal guidance, and a wealth of hands-on experience, this guide simplifies the process of building a thriving, low-maintenance food forest.
More than just a plant directory, this book walks you through:
- Designing layered food forests using permaculture principles
- Preparing and planting tropical soils
- Creating banana circles and living mulch systems
- Supporting soil life and succession for long-term fertility
Accessible, inspiring, and deeply grounded in regenerative land care, Tropical Food Plants is perfect for gardeners, farmers, educators, and anyone hungry to grow food in harmony with nature.
Eartheartisan (verified owner) –
What an incredible resourse, I wish I had this when I first started my permaculture journey!