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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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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Finger Lime Ponzu Roasted Cauliflower
IngredientsCauliflower florets: 800 gNeutral oil: 45 mlSalt: 6 gPonzuSoy sauce: 60 mlRice vinegar: 30 mlMaple syrup: 20 mlSesame oil: 10 mlFresh finger lime pearls: 30 g MethodRoast cauliflower at 220°C / 425°F for 25 minutes.Mix ponzu.Toss cauliflower with ponzu and finish with finger lime. PlatingSesame seeds + scallions. Read more
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Finger Lime Coconut Ceviche (No-Fish)
IngredientsYoung coconut meat, sliced: 300 gCucumber, julienne: 150 gCherry tomatoes, halved: 120 gRed onion, very thin: 50 gFresh finger lime pearls: 35 gLime juice: 30 mlCoconut milk: 60 mlSalt: 4 gChili oil: 5 mlCilantro: 10 g MethodToss everything gently.Chill 10 minutes before serving. PlatingServe cold in chilled bowls. Finish with extra finger lime on top. Read more