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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Thai-Style Mango Marinated Steak
IngredientsMarinade½ cup mango purée1½ tbsp fish sauce1 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp lime juice1 tsp grated garlicSteak1 lb flank steakGarnish½ cup fresh mango slices2 tbsp basil or mint. InstructionsMarinate steak 30 minutes (no longer).Sear over high heat 4–5 minutes per side.Rest, slice thinly, top with fresh mango and herbs. Read more
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Pan-Seared Steak with Mango Peppercorn Sauce
IngredientsSteak2 sirloin steaks (8 oz / 225 g each)1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp salt½ tsp black pepperSauce½ cup mango purée½ cup beef stock1 tsp cracked black pepper¼ cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)1 tbsp butter InstructionsSear steaks in hot skillet 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and rest.Add stock and mango purée to pan; simmer 3… Read more
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Tips for Cooking with Longan
Fresh is best, but canned works well for sauces.Balance sweetness with acid (vinegar, wine) or heat (pepper, chili).Longan pairs best with ribeye, strip, flank, or filet. Read more
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How to build a trellis and plant a dragonfruit cutting
PART 1 – STARTING A DRAGONFRUIT CUTTING1. Choosing the Right CuttingIdeal cutting sizeLength: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)Thickness: at least ½ inch (thicker = stronger plant)What to look forHealthy green colorNo soft spots, rot, or black patchesPreferably taken from a fruiting plantTip:Mark the top end of the cutting. Dragonfruit will not root if planted upside down.2.… Read more
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Grilled Steak with Longan Soy Reduction
Ingredients (Serves 2)Steak1 lb flank, strip, or sirloin steak1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp salt½ tsp black pepperLongan Reduction¾ cup longan, chopped¼ cup beef broth2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp brown sugar1 tsp rice vinegar Step-by-Step InstructionsRemove steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.Rub steak with olive oil, salt, and pepper.Heat grill or cast-iron skillet to high… Read more
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Pan-Seared Fish with Longan Lime Glaze
(Works well with snapper, cod, mahi-mahi, or salmon) Ingredients (Serves 2)Fish2 fish fillets (6 oz each)1 tbsp olive oil½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepperLongan Glaze½ cup longan, finely chopped¼ cup coconut milk1 tbsp lime juice1 tbsp honey½ tsp fish saucePinch of salt Step-by-Step InstructionsPat fish dry and season with salt and pepper.Heat olive oil in… Read more