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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Can I successfully grow dragonfruit on my small Central Florida property and make good profit?
Dragonfly Farm4.0· FarmLocal Florida farms show demand for fresh dragon fruit varieties, aligning with a niche for Florida-grown, vine-ripened fruit sold directly or locally.Palm Beach Dragon FruitMerritt Island Dragon Fruit Farm5.0· Farm5.0· Fruits & VeggiesFlorida-grown, dragon fruit is produced with potential for direct-to-consumer pricing of about $6–$8 per lb, offering a strong contrast to wholesale… Read more
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Can I successfully grow longan on my small Central Florida property and make good profit?
Yes. Longan can be a surprisingly valuable specialty crop in Central Florida, but the price a grower actually receives depends heavily on whether they sell wholesale, directly to consumers, or into specialty Asian markets.Current longan pricingMarketApprox. price1) U.S. wholesale$2.54–$3.81/lbFlorida-grown longan, recent reported case price($3.75/lb ($75/20-lb case))Florida direct/specialty retail examplesaround $4–$5+/lbChina wholesale$1.22–$1.83/lbVietnam transaction price~$0.90/lbThailand transaction price~$0.82/lbChina… Read more
