Tag: Dragonfruit
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Growing Dragonfruit from seed to fruit (downloadable)
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Can I successfully grow dragonfruit on my small Central Florida property and make good profit?
Dragonfly Farm4.0· FarmLocal Florida farms show demand for fresh dragon fruit varieties, aligning with a niche for Florida-grown, vine-ripened fruit sold directly or locally.Palm Beach Dragon FruitMerritt Island Dragon Fruit Farm5.0· Farm5.0· Fruits & VeggiesFlorida-grown, dragon fruit is produced with potential for direct-to-consumer pricing of about $6–$8 per lb, offering a strong contrast to wholesale…
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🍲 Dragonfruit Pork Stew (Sweet-Savory Comfort Style)
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 lb (450 g) pork shoulder, cut into 1½-inch cubes1 medium ripe red dragonfruit, peeled and cubed1 tablespoon vegetable oil4 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, sliced1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced2 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon fish sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)½ teaspoon black pepper1½ cups (360 ml) water…
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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…
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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.…
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Grilled Steak with Dragonfruit Balsamic Reduction
Ingredients (Serves 2)Steak1 lb ribye, strip, or sirloin steak1 tbsp olive oil1 tsp salt½ tsp black pepper Dragonfruit Reduction1 cup red dragonfruit, chopped2 tbsp balsamic vinegar1 tbsp brown sugar or honey1 tbsp water 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…