Measuring Brix helps dragon fruit growers track sweetness, ripeness and quality — but flavour is about much more than numbers.

Here’s how climate, texture and aroma influence the taste experience.

Want the same success growing dragon fruit in hot climates? Check out these images showing how a Townsville customer potted up his dragon fruit plants using a smart trellis design with removable shade. This setup improves airflow, manages heat stress, and supports earlier flowering — ideal for tropical and South East Queensland growing conditions.

Mango Flower Beetles are a mixed bag in the garden: part pollinator, part pest, and fully opportunistic.
On dragon fruit farms, especially, they can cause significant fruit damage when left unchecked.

Through:

✔ good hygiene
✔ soil health
✔ encouraging predators
✔ disrupting larval sites

At Rare Dragon Fruit, we are not licensed to sell eggs for human consumption.
However, our free-range eggs are:

✔ High in nutrients
✔ Perfect for hatching projects
✔ Great as a healthy meal for your dog

Our flock is raised naturally, roaming the farm and foraging daily — producing strong, vibrant eggs ideal for incubation or pet nutrition.

Dragon fruit flowering season in Australia runs from late spring through to early autumn, with blooms typically appearing from November to April. Guided by heat, rainfall, and long summer days, these spectacular nocturnal flowers follow a natural rhythm unique to our climate.

Whether you’re in the tropics or the southern states, understanding when and why dragon fruit bloom can help you plan your season, boost productivity, and enjoy a more abundant harvest.

“At Rare Dragon Fruit, a thriving farm starts with a thriving ecosystem. From frogs and pollinators to healthy soil and companion plants, every element works together to support sustainable growth and delicious, vibrant dragon fruit.”

🌺 Why Growers Choose Rare Dragon Fruit

At Rare Dragon Fruit, we focus on quality, reliability, and long-term support.
Our goal isn’t just to sell plants — it’s to help growers succeed and build a stronger dragon fruit industry in Australia.

When you buy from us, you’re choosing:

• Correct varieties

• Healthy plants

• Ethical farming

• Real customer service

• Long-term stability

• A trusted Queensland-based supplier

Explore a Dragon Fruit Farm – Open by Appointment! 
Come enjoy a 1-on-1 experience with the farmer at Rare Dragon Fruit in Agnes Water. Wander through vibrant dragon fruit rows, learn how to grow your own, and finish with a tasting of six different dragon fruit varieties.

📍 Open by appointment only

Book your visit today at raredragonfruit.com.au

You can find our fresh and frozen dragon fruit at several locations throughout the season. Visit us at the farm gate in Agnes Water for the freshest pick, or drop by one of our pop-up shops  at the Yandina Country Market (Saturdays) and Northey Street Organic Farmers Market (Sundays).

Prefer to order online? Try our Dragon Fruit Tasting Box, featuring a hand-picked selection of seasonal varieties delivered straight to your door. Perfect for discovering your favourite flavour or gifting something unique and tropical!

🌾 Share in Our Produce as Payment

At Rare Dragon Fruit, we believe in growing together. You can now earn Farm Gate Credit by helping out on the farm — and use it towards fresh produce, eggs, honey, dragon fruit plants, or workshops. 🌱

It’s our way of keeping things local, sustainable, and community-focused — you help us grow, and in return, you share in the harvest. 💚

This month, we’re excited to feature our friends at Pitaya SC — a leading dragon fruit producer in Brazil, also on Instagram at @pitayasc.

Their journey began in 2015, when a single dragon fruit from a supermarket sparked a lifelong passion. What started as curiosity quickly became a thriving farm built on dedication, innovation, and love for this incredible fruit. ❤️

Today, Pitaya SC manages a high-density trellis system of over 6,000 plants per hectare, producing more than 40 tons annually. They focus on sustainability, using biological pest control, shade nets for thermal comfort, and cover crops to support soil health.

Their favorite varieties include Dark Star, Delight, Red Laverne, and Assunta, along with their own Brazilian hybrid “Luiza”, a beautiful pink-fleshed variety that’s as delicious as it is unique. 🍈💗

In Brazil, dragon fruit is still considered a niche fruit, mostly enjoyed by the upper middle class — but demand and production are growing every year. With more farmers turning to this productive and resilient crop, Pitaya SC sees a bright future ahead for the dragon fruit industry.