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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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… Read more
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Ribeye Steak with Sugar Apple–Black Pepper Pan Sauce
IngredientsRibeye steaks: 4 × 280 g (10 oz)Kosher salt: 8 gCracked black pepper: 6 gNeutral oil: 30 ml SauceShallot, minced: 40 gGarlic, minced: 8 gSugar apple purée: 160 gBeef stock: 180 mlSoy sauce: 15 mlApple cider vinegar: 15 mlUnsalted butter: 40 g MethodSeason steaks; sear in oil (3–4 min/side). Rest.Sauté shallot + garlic 1 min.Add… Read more
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Crispy Longan-Glazed Chicken Wings
IngredientsChicken wings: 1.4 kgSalt: 8 gBaking powder: 10 g GlazeLongan purée: 200 gHoney: 40 gSoy sauce: 30 mlChili flakes: 3 gGarlic: 6 g MethodToss wings with salt + baking powder.Bake 220°C / 425°F for 40–45 min.Reduce glaze 6–8 min. Toss wings in glaze. Read more
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Pan-Seared Scallops with Longan–Lime Beurre Blanc
IngredientsLarge sea scallops: 16 (U10)Salt: 4 gNeutral oil: 20 ml SauceShallot, minced: 30 gWhite wine: 120 mlFresh longan, finely diced: 80 gLime juice: 20 mlCold butter, cubed: 120 g MethodReduce wine + shallot by 75%.Add longan + lime.Whisk in butter off heat.Sear scallops 90 sec per side. ServiceSauce under scallops; finish with micro herbs. Read more
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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