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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BBQ Jackfruit Sliders with Dragonfruit Slaw
Vegan recipe Ingredients2 cups jackfruit½ cup BBQ sauce1 tbsp olive oil1 cup shredded cabbage½ cup diced dragonfruit2 tbsp vegan mayo1 tbsp apple cider vinegar6 slider buns InstructionsCook jackfruit in oil 5 min.Add BBQ sauce; simmer 10 min.Mix slaw ingredients.Toast buns, fill with jackfruit + slaw.
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Jackfruit Tacos with Finger Lime Crema & Dragonfruit Salsa
Vegan recipe Ingredients (Serves 4)Jackfruit Filling2 cups canned young green jackfruit (drained, shredded)1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp cumin½ tsp chili powder½ tsp salt½ cup vegetable broth Dragonfruit Salsa1 cup diced dragonfruit¼ cup diced red onion2 tbsp chopped cilantro1 tbsp lime juice¼ tsp salt Finger Lime Crema½ cup vegan sour cream2 finger limes…
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Home Gardener’s Guide to Growing Longan in climates such as Central Florida
Longan (Dimocarpus longan), sometimes called “dragon’s eye,” is a tropical fruit closely related to lychee. The fruit has a sweet, aromatic flavor and grows very well in parts of Florida with warm temperatures and mild winters. Many home gardeners in Central and South Florida successfully grow longan trees as part of backyard food forests or…
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Charcoal-Grilled Chicken Thighs with Longan Tamarind Glaze
IngredientsBoneless chicken thighs: 1.1 kgNeutral oil: 30 mlSalt: 7 g GlazeFresh longan, puréed: 180 gTamarind paste: 40 gSoy sauce: 30 mlBrown sugar: 25 gRice vinegar: 20 mlGarlic, grated: 6 gGinger, grated: 6 g MethodSimmer glaze 6–8 min until syrupy.Grill chicken until 74°C / 165°F internal.Brush glaze in final 2 minutes of grilling. ServiceTop with scallions… Read more
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Finger Lime Cashew “Cheesecake” (Raw, No-Bake)
CrustDates: 120 gAlmonds: 120 gSalt: 1 g FillingSoaked cashews: 300 gCoconut cream: 120 mlMaple syrup: 80 mlLemon juice: 30 mlCoconut oil (melted): 60 mlVanilla: 5 mlFresh finger lime pearls: 25 g MethodBlend crust, press into molds.Blend filling smooth. Fold in finger lime.Freeze 2 hours, then chill. PlatingTop with extra finger lime + lime zest. Read more
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Finger Lime Cucumber + Mint Salad
IngredientsPersian cucumbers, sliced: 500 gFresh mint, torn: 15 gOlive oil: 25 mlApple cider vinegar: 15 mlSalt: 4 gSugar: 4 gFresh finger lime pearls: 30 g Method Toss all ingredients. Add finger lime last. PlatingServe ice-cold in shallow bowls. Read more
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Crispy Jackfruit Banh Mi
IngredientsJackfruit chunks: 900 gCornstarch: 100 gSoy sauce: 30 mlMaple syrup: 20 mlRice vinegar: 15 mlFry oil Method Coat jackfruit in cornstarch. Fry 3–4 min. Toss in glaze (soy + maple + vinegar).Serve: Pickled carrot/daikon, cucumber, hoagie roll. Read more
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Birria-Style Jackfruit Tacos + Consommé
Birria SauceDried guajillo chilies: 30 gDried ancho chilies: 20 gOnion: 100 gGarlic: 8 gCumin: 2 gCinnamon: 1 gApple cider vinegar: 15 mlVeg stock: 750 ml MethodSoak chilies 20 min. Blend all sauce ingredients.Simmer jackfruit in sauce 30 min.Reduce liquid into dipping consommé. Read more
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Finger Lime Chili Noodles
IngredientsRice noodles (dry): 400 gNeutral oil: 30 mlGarlic, minced: 10 gChili crisp: 40 gSoy sauce: 30 mlRice vinegar: 15 mlMaple syrup: 15 mlFresh finger lime pearls: 30 gScallions: 30 g MethodCook noodles.Toss hot noodles with oil, garlic, chili crisp, soy, vinegar, maple.Finish with finger lime + scallions off heat. Read more
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