Dragon Fruit - Page 4

Richard · 02-16-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexismor

For commercial production most growers in S. Florida are growing H. undatus and H. polyrhizus. Does anybody know why are these in production more than the other species? Easier to grow, more fruits???

Availability. Most of the cultivars you see at Pine Island came out of breeding programs in the last 5-10 years. For example, if you look in Cornucopia II (ISBN 0962808725) you won't find them listed.

More generally, in choosing a commercial crop to grow it is prudent to look at selections made by "enthusiast groups", Ag reports from Universities, what produce distributors are willing to buy, etc. in addition to what most growers are producing.

A case in point would be high-quality pineapple guava. There is considerable consumer demand for this fruit but no major distributor is currently willing to buy it.

Alexismor · 02-23-2009, 10:09 PM

Do you think the pineapple guava will have commercial potential be in the future?

Richard · 02-24-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Alexismor

Do you think the pineapple guava will have commercial potential be in the future?

If you feed these plants a high-potassium formula (e.g., a citrus formula like 28-8-18) then you will obtain fruits the size of small oranges. Fruits this size are a top seller in asian produce markets throughout San Diego county. However, large commercial produce distributors are reluctant to carry them. This is tragic because they are (1) water frugal, (2) hardy to about 5 F (-15 C), and (3) "healthier" than pomegranates or blueberries. The cultivar "Coolidge" is an excellent self-fertile performer and readily available. I have it along with "Giant Long", "Nazemetz", and "Lickver's Pride". The latter two are exceptional.

Chironex · 02-24-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard

If you feed these plants a high-potassium formula (e.g., a citrus formula like 28-8-18) then you will obtain fruits the size of small oranges. Fruits this size are a top seller in asian produce markets throughout San Diego county. However, large commercial produce distributors are reluctant to carry them. This is tragic because they are (1) water frugal, (2) hardy to about 5 F (-15 C), and (3) "healthier" than pomegranates or blueberries. The cultivar "Coolidge" is an excellent self-fertile performer and readily available. I have it along with "Giant Long", "Nazemetz", and "Lickver's Pride". The latter two are exceptional.

Richard, which ones did you send me last summer? I can never remember.

damaclese · 02-24-2009, 09:16 AM

i have a pineapple guava i planted last march man that thing didn't do well its protected from west facing sun the thing died 90% back but we had an unexpected cool spot right at the end of that hot spell then it resproted so i watered the (*&&$$%) out of it and it managed to put up about 12" of growth
and thats were I'm at as of today with it I'm hoping it fully recovers I'm thinking it will the bad part is is was a vary nice topiary now its just a bush
o well what can you do I'm sure in the long run its going to produce some nice fruit thanks for the high potassium comments Richard not to wine but some times it really sucks being in such a hot place making a garden look nice is just near impossible every thing always looks sorta burnt and shocky

Richard · 02-24-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by damaclese

... Richard not to wine but some times it really sucks being in such a hot place making a garden look nice is just near impossible every thing always looks sorta burnt and shocky

Having lived in the desert, I can commisserate. However, some of the golf courses in southern Nevada use pineapple guavas for hedges. Make sure the soil contains something for water retention and mulch heavily on the top.

alpha010 · 02-25-2009, 08:28 AM

Man, this thread is just what i need! anyone who is willing to part with some clippings or even a fruit......please let me know what you would like for them.

Patty in Wisc · 02-26-2009, 01:29 AM

Which one, Dragon fruit or Guava?

alpha010 · 02-26-2009, 05:56 AM

Dragon fruit

harveyc · 02-26-2009, 01:40 PM

This section of the forum is set aside for buying, selling, etc. of fruit. Instead of taking this thread for dragon fruit (pitaya) off topic further, I've started a new discussion for feijoa (pineapple guava) at Feijoa. I'd like to discuss this fruit more there.

Thanks,

Harvey

Patty in Wisc · 02-26-2009, 06:58 PM

Alpha, no fruit here but I just germinated some red, white fleshed fruit seeds that I could send when they are bigger.

alpha010 · 02-28-2009, 06:16 AM

That would be awesome, Thank you patty!

dmreed · 04-21-2009, 12:06 AM

I live in Poway (near San Diego, CA) and I would like to get a few dragon fruit cuttings. Is anyone here near to Poway and will to give me a couple of cuttings?

Chironex · 04-21-2009, 12:32 AM

Send a PM to Richard (Richard). He has some. Also Tony (Sunfish) may have a few cuttings.

Jefforever · 05-05-2009, 03:41 PM

For some reason I can't pm Richard. And I've already met the 1 post requirement.

Patty in Wisc · 05-06-2009, 08:43 PM

Richard blocked his PMs

brettay · 05-06-2009, 08:50 PM

Does anyone have a source for Nazemetz Pineapple guava? I have been unable to find it. Thanks.

-Brett

harveyc · 05-06-2009, 08:55 PM

It would have been better if you posted your question in a thread other than this dragon fruit thread, fyi. We have recently discussed pineapple guava at Guava and there are some sources listed there.

Where are you located? Southern California Home Depot and Lowe's often carry Nazemetz but it isn't seen too often up here in northern California. I've also heard recently that it might not reach it's full flavor potential in cooler climates. Okay, I think I've said enough in this thread.

Harvey

Patty in Wisc · 05-12-2009, 10:22 PM

Got my DF outside today. The trellis just barely fits thru the doorway. If it grows this summer as much as last, I will have to cut parts off to get it back in sunroom. I'm hoping it will fruit this yr....at least it SHOULD.

alpha010 · 05-13-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Patty in Wisc

Got my DF outside today. The trellis just barely fits thru the doorway. If it grows this summer as much as last, I will have to cut parts off to get it back in sunroom. I'm hoping it will fruit this yr....at least it SHOULD.

Nice Patty, I hope that mine will be the same way next year. My 2 largest are only about 20 or so inches tall but putting out growth like its going out of style. my other 3 are only 4 inch cuttings, they took about 2 months to get good and rooted and last week started putting on new growth, albeit slow, but still good new growth.

Got any pics?

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