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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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
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Dragonfruit Steak Tacos
Ingredients1 lb flank or skirt steakSalt, pepper, cumin (optional)Corn or flour tortillas1 dragonfruit, dicedPickled onionsCilantroLime crema½ cup sour creamJuice of ½ lime StepsSeason steak with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cumin.Grill or sear steak 4–6 minutes per side.Let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.Make crema: Mix sour cream and lime juice until smooth.Warm tortillas… Read more
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Steak & Dragonfruit Summer Salad
Ingredients1 lb flank steakSalt, pepper6 cups mixed greens1 dragonfruit, cubed1 avocado, sliced1 cucumber, sliced¼ cup goat cheese or fetaDressing3 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp honeyJuice of 1 limePinch of salt & pepper StepsSeason flank steak with salt and pepper.Grill or pan-sear 4–6 minutes per side.Let steak rest for 5–10 minutes.Assemble salad: Add greens, dragonfruit, cucumber, and… Read more
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Dragonfruit-Balsamic Glazed Steak Bites
Dragonfruit-Balsamic Glazed Steak BitesIngredients1 lb sirloin or strip steak, cut into bite-size cubesSalt & pepper to taste1 tbsp butter1 cup dragonfruit (red or white), blended into purée2 tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tbsp honey StepsSeason steak cubes with salt and pepper.Heat a skillet on high and melt the butter.Sear steak bites: Cook 1–2 minutes per side until… Read more
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🌡️ How Dragonfruit Reacts to Freezing Temps
Light freeze (30–32°F / –1 to 0°C, a few hours)What you’ll seeTips or edges may look water-soakedSlight yellowing or soft spotsNo immediate collapseWhat it meansMostly cosmetic damagePlant usually recovers fully Moderate freeze (26–29°F / –3 to –1°C)What you’ll seeStems turn soft, translucent, or darkWrinkling within 24–72 hoursSome sections may collapseWhat it meansDamaged tissue will dieRoots… Read more
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