HOW TO GROW RARE EXOTIC FRUIT SEEDS

Let's think green and plant something. Nothing beats the fresh and hand-picked fruit seeds from Garden Paradise Seeds' enormous collection. You can grow these exotic fruits at your place without much hassle. Here is a detailed guide on how you can master the art and have these planted yourself with great results.

 

How to Grow White Dragon Fruit from Seeds

Buying dragon fruit seeds from Garden Paradise Seeds and sowing the seeds is an easy way to develop your dragon fruit cactus. However, keep in mind that it can take up to five years for a dragon fruit plant to bear fruit if grown from seed.

 

Prepare the Soil Bed

If you want to grow dragon fruit, make sure you have at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Dragon fruits are susceptible to "wet feet," or constantly moist roots, so use potting soil that drains well and is rich in organic matter. Don't use cactus soil; dragon fruits are tropical plants that require more water retention than other cacti.

 

Prepare the Seeds 

Remove the seeds from ripe dragon fruit, cut them in half, and scoop them out with a spoon. Using a damp paper towel, spread the seeds out for at least twelve hours to remove the fruit meat and pulp.

 

Plant the Seeds

Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil after scattering them around the soil's surface. Seeds do not require deep planting; covering them barely by the soil is enough.

 

Water

Consistently moisten the soil bed with water or a mist spray. Until the seeds germinate, cover the soil with plastic wrap if it tends to dry out.

 

Thin and Transplant

You'll need to thin your dragon fruit seedlings as they grow to make way for the next one. Transplant them into larger pots if you're growing them indoors. To maintain its optimal health, an adult dragon fruit will require at least a twenty-gallon pot (which is at least twenty inches wide).

 

Support

Dragon fruit plants, which are actually climbing cacti, will need staking after they reach a height of twelve inches. Support your plant by erecting a trellis or placing a wood post in the ground to encourage growth.

 

How to Grow Kiwano Fruit from Seeds

It's preferable to grow kiwano horned fruit in full sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Dig a few inches of manure or compost into the soil and apply a balanced garden fertilizer before planting.

 

Plant the Seed

Garden Paradise Seeds has Kiwano Fruit Seeds for sale, so go there now and buy some. Ensure all threat of frost has gone before planting kiwano horned fruit seeds in the garden and that the temperature is consistently above 54 degrees Fahrenheit (12C.). Germination occurs best at temperatures between 68 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit (20-35C.). Sow seeds in two- or three-seed groupings at a depth of 1 to 12 inches. Each group should have a distance of at least 18 inches between it. To grow your jelly melon plants from seed, start them indoors, and then transplant them to your garden when they have two true leaves and the temperature is consistently over 50 degrees Fahrenheit (15C.).

 

Water

Immediately after planting, water the area and keep it moist but not soggy. In two to three weeks, depending on the temperature, the seeds should germinate. Plant the seeds near a solid fence if you want a vine to climb the trellis.

 

Care 

How to Take Care of Jelly Melons Cucumber care is similar to growing a jelly melon plant. Allow the soil to dry between waterings and give jelly melon plants 1 to 2 inches of water per week. Watering only once a week is ideal, as frequent shallow irrigation leads to weak, unhealthy roots. If at all possible, water the roots of the plant rather than the leaves, as this increases the danger of illness on the plants.

 

Improve Flavor

Reduce watering as the kiwano fruit ripens to enhance the flavor. Water the melons sparingly and evenly now since heavy or erratic watering could cause them to split. Jelly melon plants benefit from a 1-2 inch coating of organic mulch when temperatures are constantly over 75 F (23-24 C). This helps preserve moisture and keep weeds at bay. Here we have it, my friends. It's that simple to cultivate a jelly melon. Don't be afraid to give it a shot and see what happens.

How to Grow Banana Passion Fruit from Seeds

Typically, the climate ranges from the subtropics to the tropics. A very fast-growing vine that does well in areas where the temperature is consistently over 64°F. Andes mountains, usually 6000-7000m above sea level, are typical locations. When a vine is fully productive, it can produce up to 300 fruits per vine. A long stem bears beautiful red-pink flowers at the ends. Hummingbirds are drawn to flowers. Fruits are capable of ripening at any time of the year.

 

Hardiness

Banana Passion Fruit can withstand temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit (F). In colder climates, plants may become dormant or die back, yet they will reappear from the roots.

 

Growing Environment

It thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. The vine thrives best at higher altitudes in the tropics, but it may be planted almost everywhere.

 

Propagation

It is usually produced from seed; however, cuttings can be used to increase the population. Germination can take as little as 1-2 weeks when seeds are bottom heated to 70-80F, but at lower temperatures, it can take as long as ten weeks for seeds to germinate.

 

Germination 

Purchase Banana Passion Fruit from Garden Paradise Seeds to get your garden started right away. Pretreating Passiflora seeds before planting are highly recommended. Seeds from these plants have a stiff seed coat and grow very slowly. Although there are numerous ways to prepare seeds before planting, the simplest is to soak them for 24 to 48 hours in warm water that is barely warm to the touch. You can scarify the seed coats of some seeds by hand with sandpaper if desired.

Plant seeds 1/2-1" deep in damp, sterile soil after they've been prepared. Maintain a constant soil temperature of 70-85F, with some variance from day today. Seed germination will be severely slowed down if not completely halted in cool soils. Chilly room temperatures might hamper germination.

 

Native Range

A native of Central Brazil's scrubland regions. The plant is well-liked in the area, although it's not grown there. In certain climates, the banana passion fruit has the potential to be a very invasive species. Banana passion fruit vines suffocate natural flora by climbing to the tops of forest eaves and infringing on them. Birds, feral pigs, and humans all disperse the fruits and seeds of this plant. The vine is much more manageable in colder climes and areas with a yearly frost. It also makes a lovely garden adornment.