u/chettykulkarni

I grew up in Hubli-Dharwad. Now like most of you, I live in Bengaluru — far from the farms, the red soil, and the trees I grew up around.
I’ve been thinking about an idea and want honest opinions.
Would you pay ₹5,000/year to adopt a real tree on a farm back in Hubli-Dharwad — dedicated to someone you love?
Here’s exactly what you get:
• A real tree on a real farm, with a plaque carrying your family’s name
• Seasonal photos and updates from the farm throughout the year
• An open invitation to visit the farm anytime — especially when it fruits
• Whatever the tree yields is yours to keep
• The satisfaction of giving back to the environment in a living, lasting way

The fruit is a byproduct. The point is the connection — to nature, to your roots, to a memory that keeps growing.
Think of it like adopting a pet. You don’t adopt a dog for what it produces. You adopt it for the relationship, the joy of watching it grow. Same idea here — except it’s a living tree on real soil back home.

This is NOT for you if:
• You want cheap fruit — just buy from the market
• You want guaranteed produce like a business investment
• You already own farmland
• You want to plant and forget

This IS for you if:
• You have parents or grandparents still in Hubli-Dharwad and want to gift them something lasting
• A baby was just born in your family and you want something that grows with them
• You’ve lost someone and want a living memorial, not a stone
• You grew up around farms and want your Bengaluru-born kids to experience that connection

Would something like this resonate — or does it feel too abstract? Honest opinions only.

Growing up in Hubli-Dharwad, I always felt a deep connection to the farms and trees around us. Now living in a city, I’ve been thinking about an idea and want honest opinions from this community.
Would you pay ₹5,000/year to adopt a real tree on a farm — dedicated to someone you love?
Here’s exactly what you get:
• A real tree on a real farm, with a plaque carrying your family’s name
• Seasonal photos and updates from the farm throughout the year
• An open invitation to visit the farm anytime — especially when it fruits
• Whatever the tree yields is yours to keep
• The satisfaction of giving back to the environment in a living, lasting way
The fruit is a byproduct. The point is the connection — to nature, to the land, to a memory.
Think of it like adopting a pet. You don’t adopt a dog for what it produces. You adopt it for the relationship, the responsibility, the joy of watching it grow. Same idea here.
This is NOT for you if:
• You want cheap fruit — just buy from the market
• You want guaranteed produce like a business investment
• You already own farmland
• You want to plant and forget
This IS for you if you want to dedicate something living and lasting to a new baby, a parent’s anniversary, someone you’ve lost, or simply give back to the environment in a meaningful way.
Would something like this resonate with you — or does it feel too abstract? Honest opinions only.