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At Rare Dragon Fruit we do not just have our plants growing in pots in a sterile backyard and we do not practice monoculture as a lot of single farm crops do. 
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The term "Mango Flower Beetle" is not specific, and there may be various beetles or insects that are commonly associated with mango crops but they do directly impact dragon fruit plants.
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How does Gypsum work and what is it ?

There has been talk in the dragon fruit growing community about the use of gypsum to encourage the flowering of your dragon fruit plant. 

 

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Here is a list of Pitaya / Dragon Fruit varieties grown in The USA.

There is a easy to follow table with the dragon fruits listed and their origin, pollenation needs, weight, colour, flavour and recommendation. 

Enjoy reading 

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Root rot and nematode infestations can be problematic for dragon fruit plants, as well as for many other types of plants. Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or pitahaya, is a tropical fruit that belongs to the cactus family. Here's some information on root rot, nematodes, and how they can affect dragon fruit:
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Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya or pitahaya, is a tropical fruit that comes from several species of cactus plants. There are different varieties of dragon fruit, but the most common ones are the red-skinned with white flesh and the yellow-skinned with white or red flesh. Here is a general composition of dragon fruit:
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Rare Dragon fruit is your one stop shop  go-to destination for rare dragon fruit cuttings in Australia!
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"NOID" typically stands for "No IDentification" and is often used in gardening or horticulture when a plant or specimen doesn't have a specific identification or label.

So NOIDS are always going to be in the Dragon Fruit Industry there is no getting around this. You just need to decide what varieties you want in your collection. What characterises you prefer and go from there. 

The authenticity of the variety's  will not be conclusive until genetic testing is conducted and a would wide data base in established. 

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We want to create a hip camp farm trail map travelling North from Rare Dragon Fruit Agnes water to Cairns, Far North Queensland

We have noticed a lot of hip campers coming through looking for working farm stay camps. 

This was a girls trip with myself (Yana) and Monique my sister in-law. We will be adding more info as we travel as well as photos. 

This is also a great way to show your support for our primary produces and meet them face to face. 

This would be an easy trip to do starting from the Gold Coast, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast. 

You could have your 1st stay with us at Rare Dragon Fruit Farm stay Agnes Water. 

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Growing dragon fruit  or pitaya from seed is a relatively straightforward process, but it requires patience, as it can take several years for the plants to start producing fruit. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to grow dragon fruit from seeds.
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Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a tropical fruit that requires specific conditions for successful commercial cultivation.

Here's a general guideline for growing dragon fruit commercially

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