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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!

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🌾 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. 💚

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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.

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We’re buzzing with excitement — Rare Dragon Fruit is now a Flow Hive Ambassador! 🐝🍯 After ten years of working with traditional hives, we’ve added our very first Flow Hive to the farm, giving visitors the chance to see both systems in action.

Flow Hives make beekeeping simpler, more sustainable, and stress-free for both the bees and the beekeeper — perfect if you’re just starting out or only want a hive or two at home. 

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Many people ask if kangaroos cause trouble on our dragon fruit farm — surprisingly, they don’t! While the fruit hangs right at kangaroo height, they’re far more interested in trimming the lush grass around our rows, especially during dry months. Occasionally, they’ll nibble on young sunflower companion plants, but we don’t mind sharing.

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If you notice dragon fruit plants failing unexpectedly, dig around the roots — you might find the white C-shaped grubs responsible. Keep your soil healthy, encourage natural predators like birds and frogs, and reduce night lighting to help manage them organically.

Stay alert — a little observation now can save a lot of roots later!

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Have you seen David from The Weedy Garden’s latest video? 🌵🍓
David takes you step-by-step through building the perfect dragon fruit trellis — stronger, smarter, and built to last! Filmed in beautiful Crossley, this makeover features cuttings from Rare Dragon Fruit and plenty of hands-on garden inspiration.

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If you’re keen to listen to a little “how to grow dragon fruit” chat, you can tune in to Jordan from The Shed Organic Podcast 🎧. It’s the perfect listen for a long drive or while pottering around the garden. Jordan also interviews some amazing people who love getting their hands dirty and inspiring others to grow, create, and live a little greener.

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Birds and bats can be some of the toughest visitors to manage in the garden — especially when dragon fruit starts to ripen!

At Rare Dragon Fruit, we’ve learned that balance is key.

By using companion plants, clever tricks like painted rocks, and timely harvesting, you can protect your crops naturally without harming wildlife.

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Do you live in Melbourne, Tasmania, Sydney, Adelaide, or other cooler parts of Australia that experience frost — but still want to try your hand at growing Pitaya (dragon fruit)? Don’t worry, it’s possible! With a little extra care and planning, you can enjoy growing dragon fruit even in southern states. Here are some practical tips to help your plants thrive in cooler climates.

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Self-fertile dragon fruit varieties may set fruit on their own, but hand pollination can greatly improve your harvest. In this post, we share why it’s worth taking the extra step — from unpredictable weather to better fruit set , With a simple morning pollination routine, you can achieve a 99% success rate and enjoy healthier, more abundant fruit.

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Looking for a unique farm experience in Australia? 

Visit our boutique dragon fruit farm in Agnes Water, Queensland, where travelers can enjoy hands-on learning, sustainable farming practices, and the chance to experience life on a tropical fruit farm.

Our guests and WWOOFers help with planting, harvesting, and caring for over 150 varieties of dragon fruit, while also exploring permaculture, companion planting, and zero-waste living.

Just minutes from the beach, it’s the perfect way to combine travel in Australia with an authentic farm stay experience.

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