Dragon Fruit

 

Days from Seed to Maturity: 5-7 years from seed to fruit. 1-3 years from propagated cuttings to fruit bearing stage.

Lifespan: Perennial. 20-30 yrs. 

Outdoor Planting Zones: 10-11

Pruning: Prune during summer. Clip away any dead or rotting areas of the plant.

Light: Full sun.

Soil: Well drained.

Indoor Planting: 

Water: Do not over water. Keep soil well drained.

Food: Feed with a basic Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food, such as Miracle-Gro, that has a NPK of 24-8-6, or your favorite well balanced fertilizer. Fertilize indoor plants per the directions accompanying your fertilizer of choice. 

Potential Companions: More Dragon Fruit 

"Fruit trees should be planted in tandem (at least two together), and their best companions are alliums, tansy, comfrey and other nitrogen fixing plants, nasturtiums, marigold, marjoram, lemon balm, mustards, dandelions, daffodils, borage and other flowers." 
http://www.medicinegarden.co.za/about/companion-planting/fruit-companion-plants/ 

Do not plant with: Plants that require high moisture.

Additional information: Dragon fruit is a climbing plant and will require support. Dragon fruit will not continue to ripen after it is harvested, do not pick the fruit until it is ripe.

Additional Links and Resources:

https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/fruit/grow-dragon-fruit-from-seed#:~:text=If%20dragon%20fruit%20has%20intrigued,two%20years%20to%20bear%20fruit.

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/long-dragon-fruit-bear-fruit-102059.html

https://www.bhg.com.au/growing-dragon-fruit

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dragon-fruit

  

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Dehydrating

Preservation through Dehydration:

An easy way to help preserve fresh fruit, herbs and other foods is through dehydration. Making your perishables last a little longer. Dehydrated foods can last from 4 months to over a year!

There are many methods of dehydration:

• Sun Drying
• Air Drying
• Freeze Drying
• Open Coal Drying 
• Oven Drying
• Electric Food Drying (Which is how Little Lakeview Conservatory LLC usually dries our herbs, veggies and fruits).

What you will need:

• An electric dehydration machine. I use a Presto Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator. 
• The Food Dehydrator you choose should come with instructions for how to best prep and process your dehydrations.
• Cutting Board
• Knifes
• Storage for you dehydrated Goods

How to:

• Read the directions for the dehydrating unit you have.
• Cut/Slice the items you intend to dehydrate according to the specifications of the machine you are using. 
• Place your food in the machine, turn on and wait!

 

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Lavender and Orange Bath Tea

Bath Tea

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