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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🍲 Dragonfruit Pork Stew (Sweet-Savory Comfort Style)
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 lb (450 g) pork shoulder, cut into 1½-inch cubes1 medium ripe red dragonfruit, peeled and cubed1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, sliced1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon fish sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)½ teaspoon black pepper1½ cups (360 ml) water… Read more
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🌿 Sweet Longan Ginger Dessert Soup (grandma’s recipe)
A warm, lightly sweet soup often made in many Asian households—great for relaxing evenings or when you want something gentle and nourishing. 🧺 Ingredients (Serves 3–4) 1 cup fresh longan (peeled, seeds removed)(or ¾ cup dried longan if fresh isn’t available)4 cups water3 tablespoons rock sugar (or 2½ tablespoons regular sugar)3–4 thin slices fresh ginger2… Read more
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Backyard to Business: Selling Homegrown Longan
If you’ve ever looked at your longan tree heavy with fruit and thought, “There’s no way I can eat all of this,” you’re not alone. For many backyard growers—especially in warm regions like Florida—longan trees can produce more fruit than a household can handle. The good news? That surplus can become a profitable small business.… Read more
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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. Read more
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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… Read more