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A Tour of the Oceanside Dragon Fruit Farm

To contact Oceanside Dragon Fruit farm and order dragon fruit, please visit their website and use the contact Leo form at https://oceeansidedragonfruit.myshopi.... Video Highlights by Timestamp • (1:38-1:48) The farm expects to harvest 200 lbs of dragon fruit per week. • (2:43-2:52) A peak harvest of 500-800 lbs is anticipated within about two weeks. • (3:04-3:07), (4:01-4:05), (4:49-4:52) The host discusses challenges with pests, specifically ants and birds attacking the fruits. • (3:51-3:53), (4:10-4:18) The farm emphasizes the importance of thinning fruits, aiming for two fruits per branch to grow larger, healthier produce. • (4:59-5:02), (16:12-16:14) To protect the crop from pests, they use bags to cover the fruits. • (5:54-5:56) This bagging method is highly effective, resulting in only about 5% waste. • (8:00) The Red Lunardo dragon fruit variety is mentioned. • (8:42-8:46), (30:17-30:20), (46:38-46:39) Besides dragon fruit, the farm also grows cherimoyas and mangoes. • (8:54-9:02) The farm propagates plants and sells grafted dragon fruit to other nurseries. • (9:09-9:18) The video highlights a significant trend in San Diego: farmers are removing avocado trees to plant dragon fruit and cherimoyas. • (9:26-10:47) This shift is explained by the lack of profitability in avocados and the superior water efficiency of dragon fruit. • (12:26-13:00) The Townsend Pink variety is mentioned, with some of its fruits reaching massive sizes up to 1 kg. • (14:54) The farm currently has over 4,000 dragon fruit plants. • (19:58-20:00), (44:35-44:39) It is noted that older, more established plants produce larger fruits. • (22:31-23:14) The farmer shares lessons learned, including the importance of using proper soil and a sturdy trellis system. • (23:47-24:14) They also discuss the challenges of trellises that are too high, which makes harvesting and maintenance difficult. • (28:59-29:28) The video highlights the contribution of Paul Thompson, a pioneer in dragon fruit cultivation known for developing varieties like Physical Graffiti, Dark Star, and Purple Haze. • (29:53-30:04) Paul Thompson's book is recommended as a valuable resource for growers. • (43:18-43:46) A farm safety warning is given: visitors are advised to wear closed shoes due to uneven terrain and the possible presence of rattlesnakes. • (47:39-47:43) The video highlights the ease of grafting cherimoyas. • (49:20-49:24) The best time for grafting is noted to be from February to April. Join Facebook group to obtain Paul Thompson‘s book: Dragon Fruit A PROMISING NEW FRUIT CROP FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Grafting Dragon Fruit Facebook Group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/graftin... This video provides an exclusive walk-through tour of Oceanside Dragon Fruit farm, offering viewers a comprehensive look at how these unique fruits are grown. The tour highlights a variety of dragon fruit, or "pitaya," including different types with varying colors of flesh, such as white, pink, and red. During the tour, the host samples several varieties, describing their distinct flavors and characteristics. The discussion also covers the ideal growing conditions for dragon fruit, a vining cactus that thrives in warm, subtropical climates. Reference on growing avocados in San Diego https://voiceofsandiego.org/2016/05/2... ______________________________________ Hey everyone! I've got something special for you today. I'm giving away a 10-pound box of fresh dragon fruit, shipped right to your door for free! To enter, all you have to do is pick a number between 1 and 100 and leave it in the comments below. I'll be selecting one random winner and announcing it soon, so make sure to check back. While you're here, I'd love to hear from you! What's your favorite variety of dragon fruit? Let me know in the comments, and also tell me what you think about this video! Good luck everyone! where to buy our products: Including Dragon Fruit Pollen & NEW RARE DRAGON FRUIT grafted plants (example: sour patch kids, wild berry skittles and more!) NEW Shipping! www.hotpotatogardening.com More about Leo: Meet Leonardo Aguila, a farmer and U.S. Navy veteran who grows avocados, dragon fruit, and cherimoyas on his six-acre orchard in Fallbrook, California. Leonardo has worked with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to improve irrigation and conserve water across his operation. https://www.farmers.gov/blog/sailor-a... FOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spudandsoil... PRODUCTS I CANT LIVE WITHOUT TO GROW DRAGON FRUIT thegardeningchannelwithhotpotato https://www.amazon.com/shop/thegarden... #bestdragonfruit