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 + Avocado Tartare on Crispy Rice
Ingredients (4 servings)Ripe avocado, small dice: 400 g (about 3 medium)Shallot, brunoise: 40 gExtra virgin olive oil: 30 mlFresh finger lime pearls: 30 gLemon juice: 10 mlSalt: 4 gWhite pepper: 1 gCooked sushi rice: 300 gNeutral oil (for frying rice): 30 ml MethodMix avocado, shallot, olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper.Fold in finger lime pearls gently.Pan-fry… Read more
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Pulled Jackfruit BBQ Burger
IngredientsJackfruit: 1 kgOnion: 150 gGarlic: 10 gBBQ sauce: 240 mlLiquid smoke: 5 mlPaprika: 5 gPretzel buns x4 Method Simmer all ingredients 25 min, pan-crisp before serving. Read more
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Thai Red Curry Jackfruit
IngredientsJackfruit: 1 kgRed curry paste (vegan): 60 g (¼ cup)Coconut milk: 800 mlSoy sauce: 30 mlBrown sugar: 12 gBell pepper, sliced: 200 gThai basil: 15 gLime juice: 15 ml MethodFry curry paste in 30 ml oil 1 min.Add coconut milk + jackfruit + soy + sugar.Simmer 20 min. Add peppers last 5 min.Finish with lime… Read more
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Nashville Hot Jackfruit Sandwich
IngredientsJackfruit, shredded: 1 kgFlour: 120 gCornstarch: 60 gPaprika: 5 gGarlic powder: 4 gSalt: 6 gOat milk: 180 mlFry oilHot GlazeNeutral oil: 60 mlCayenne: 5 gSmoked paprika: 3 gBrown sugar: 12 gMaple syrup: 15 mlGarlic powder: 2 g MethodToss jackfruit in flour, cornstarch, spices.Dip in oat milk, dredge again.Fry 180°C / 355°F for 3–4 min until… Read more
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Smoky BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Tacos (4 servings / 8 tacos)
IngredientsYoung green jackfruit, drained: 2 cans (40 oz / 1.13 kg)Yellow onion, diced: 150 g (1 cup)Garlic, minced: 10 g (2 tsp)Neutral oil: 30 ml (2 tbsp)Smoked paprika: 6 g (2 tsp)Ground cumin: 3 g (1 tsp)Chili powder: 3 g (1 tsp)Brown sugar: 12 g (1 tbsp)Tomato paste: 30 g (2 tbsp)BBQ sauce (vegan): 180… Read more
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What to do when your dragonfruit plants suffer a freeze
Oof, freezes are brutal on dragonfruit 😬 The good news: they’re tougher than they look, and you might be able to bring them back depending on how hard the freeze was. Here’s what to do, step by step: 1. Don’t prune right away (for a few days)After a freeze, damaged tissue can look worse than… Read more