Mangoes are one of the easiest tropical fruits to enjoy once you know how to cut them properly. In this video, I’m demonstrating how to cut a sweet baby Ataulfo mango and sharing a few creative ways to use the entire fruit—from the flesh to the skin and even the seed. What Is an Ataulfo… Continue reading How to Cut a Mango (And Use Every Part of It!)
Category: Fruit Spotlights
Learn about the different fruits that we grow on our farm in Naples FL. We will talk about their unique characteristics, growing tips and health benefits.
How We Grow Dragon Fruit at Jessie’s Tropical Fruit Farm (Irrigation, Trellising & Companion Planting)
At Jessie’s Tropical Fruit Farm in Naples, Florida, we’re constantly refining how we grow tropical fruit in a way that is productive, low-maintenance, and aligned with regenerative farming principles. In this post, I’m sharing how we plant dragon fruit in the ground, how we set up irrigation, how we train the plant to grow up… Continue reading How We Grow Dragon Fruit at Jessie’s Tropical Fruit Farm (Irrigation, Trellising & Companion Planting)
Dragon Fruit Pitaya
The very first tropical fruit I began growing here at the farm was dragon fruit aka pitaya. I wanted to focus on growing the red and purple varieties specifically for their health benefits. I was amazed at how healthy they were, their deep red pigments are a powerhouse of nutrients for your body. Additionally, they… Continue reading Dragon Fruit Pitaya