We grow and sell rare and not so rare plants and fruit trees. We offer information about the planting and caring for this plant. We also tell you about the profit potential from growing this crop. There are several crops to choose from. These are all grown in central Florida.
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🐉 The Mighty Dragonfruit: Unveiling Its Incredible Health Benefits! 🐉
Hey friends! Today, let’s dive into the fascinating world of dragonfruit and explore the numerous health benefits this exotic fruit has to offer. 🍇🌿 1️⃣ Immune System Boost: Dragonfruit is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, which helps strengthen our immune system. A robust immune system is crucial for fighting off illnesses…
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How to make longan trees fruit early for market
If your goal is early, reliable longan production for selling in Central Florida, the biggest issue isn’t simply making the tree grow faster—it is getting a mature tree to produce a strong flower flush at the right time.UF/IFAS notes that longan trees can begin bearing about 3–5 years after transplanting, but unreliable flowering/bearing is a…
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Most profitable longan varieties to grow at home
If you’re growing longan at home in Central Florida with profitability in mind, I would focus on cultivars that combine good fruit quality, reliable production, manageable tree size, and a marketable harvest season.UF/IFAS reports that about 99% of Florida’s commercial longan acreage is planted with ‘Kohala’, and its current guidance still says no other cultivar…
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Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Caramelized Star Fruit
Serves: 4Prep: 15 minutesCook: 12 minutesIngredients1½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 large ripe star fruits4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil4 garlic cloves, finely minced¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes½ cup dry white wine1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon honey½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantroInstructionsWash the…
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Pan-Seared Chicken with Longan Ginger Sauce
Ingredients (Serves 2)Chicken2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each)1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil¾ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper½ tsp garlic powderLongan Sauce¾ cup fresh or canned longan (drained if canned)¼ cup chicken broth1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp honey1 tsp fresh grated ginger1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water Step-by-Step InstructionsPat chicken dry… Read more
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Pan Seared Fish with Guava Citrus Sauce
(Great with mahi-mahi, snapper, cod, or salmon) Ingredients (Serves 2)Fish2 fish fillets (6 oz each)1 tbsp olive oil½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepperGuava Sauce½ cup guava purée2 tbsp fresh orange juice1 tbsp lime juice1 tbsp honey½ tsp grated fresh gingerPinch of salt Step-by-Step InstructionsPat fish fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.Heat olive oil… Read more
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Guava-Glazed Chicken Breasts
Ingredients (Serves 2)Chicken2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each)1 tbsp olive oil¾ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper½ tsp garlic powderGuava Glaze¾ cup guava paste, diced or ¾ cup guava purée¼ cup water1 tbsp lime juice1 tbsp honey½ tsp soy sauce Step-by-Step InstructionsPat chicken dry with paper towels.Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic… Read more
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Grilled Steak with Dragonfruit Balsamic Reduction
Ingredients (Serves 2)Steak1 lb ribye, strip, or sirloin steak1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp salt½ tsp black pepper Dragonfruit Reduction1 cup red dragonfruit, chopped2 tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tbsp brown sugar or honey1 tbsp water Step-by-Step InstructionsRemove steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.Rub steak with olive oil, salt, and pepper.Heat grill or cast-iron skillet to high… Read more
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Grilled Fish with Dragonfruit Citrus Glaze
(Works great with mahi-mahi, snapper, or salmon) Ingredients (Serves 2)Fish2 fish fillets (6 oz each)1 tbsp olive oil½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepperDragonfruit Glaze¾ cup dragonfruit purée (blended fresh dragonfruit)1 tbsp honey1 tbsp fresh orange juice1 tsp lime juice½ tsp soy sauce Step-by-Step InstructionsPreheat grill or grill pan to medium heat.Brush fish fillets with olive… Read more
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Pan-Seared Chicken with Dragonfruit Lime Salsa
Ingredients (Serves 2)Chicken2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each)1 tbsp olive oil¾ tsp salt½ tsp black pepper½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp smoked paprika Dragonfruit Salsa1 cup red dragonfruit, small dice¼ cup red onion, finely diced1 tbsp fresh cilantro, choppedJuice of 1 lime (about 2 tbsp)⅛ tsp salt Step-by-Step InstructionsPat chicken dry with paper towels.Season… Read more