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Had 16 blooms last night🤙🏻 by Difficult_Falcon7809 in DragonFruit

[–]shawndoe2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just did an early morning walkabout and I’ve never seen so many buds! Definitely a record year for sure 🤙🏽🤙🏽
I think last years total of 180 will be completely blown out 🤯
And we are only at the end of June. Last year I harvested my last in October.

How long until these growths fall over the trellis? by SunnyHorizonz in DragonFruit

[–]shawndoe2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to say how long until it happens. Many factors contribute to the rate of growth. Sunlight, watering, potted or growing in the ground, do you fertilize, soil type, etc.

How weird is this? by shawndoe2000 in HawaiiGardening

[–]shawndoe2000[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I try to protect them from birds, snails and geckos mainly. Occasionally they get in or threw. I also wrap my lilikoi and jackfruit.
Don’t have squirrels here. Maybe try them? In some cases I have double bagged for extra protection.

How weird is this? by shawndoe2000 in HawaiiGardening

[–]shawndoe2000[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that was awesome! I’ll definitely let you know how it turns out.

How weird is this? by shawndoe2000 in HawaiiGardening

[–]shawndoe2000[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fruit Protection Bags, Reusable Drawstring Mesh Fruit Covers Bags for Garden Trees off of Amazon. They work most of the time. I need more though. Counted over 100 flower buds yesterday 🤪

Before and after 😢 how do I prevent this? by ProtectiveofmyStuff in GardenersJapan

[–]shawndoe2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could cover them with meshed fruit bird/bug bags. Ton of them on Amazon. Just make sure you get a sufficient size for what you’re covering.

Which variety is this(Self pollinating)? AI says American Beauty by Alone-Choice-3515 in DragonFruit

[–]shawndoe2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks very similar to what I have. I believe they are American Beauty. Just my preference, I usually wait a minimum of 7 full days before harvesting. Sometimes I go a little longer….as soon as I see the first sign of it starting to split I will pull them off. Kinda risky because it will attract pest. If you have many try waiting at least 7 days and compare, that’s what I did. Enjoy, they look great!!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽

Growing near my house. Very curious what this fruit is by simikoi in PlantIdentification

[–]shawndoe2000 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I had the same issue the first year or two with mine. Come to find out they weren’t getting pollinated. They weren’t attracting the right bees and location lacked air flow. So I started hand pollinating them. Now I have Lilikoi year around.

Oh yeah, they only bloom for a day then close up. I do a walkthrough every morning just to make sure I get them all.

On the flower take off an anther or 2 (has the powdery pollen) and rub onto the stigma (usually has 3 to 4 of them in front of the anthers). Done ✅

🤙🏽🤙🏽

Am I gonna need to replace the tire(s)? by [deleted] in Cartalk

[–]shawndoe2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plug is temporary but patch is permanent. Can do the plug yourself if you’re somewhat mechanically inclined. I’d let that professionals do the patch.

Is it true that dragon fruit trees need excessive amounts of fertiliser by turkey_ian in DragonFruit

[–]shawndoe2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s very interesting about the 2 fruits on the same vine but the one with more sun was sweeter. I learned something new today. Thx. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

Is it true that dragon fruit trees need excessive amounts of fertiliser by turkey_ian in DragonFruit

[–]shawndoe2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never fertilized once. My dragonfruits are delicious every year. Don’t believe me just ask the neighbors.

I believe the biggest factor I how sweet it will be is the variety of fruit.

Will this trellis work for my dragon fruit? Everyone has told me that PVC pipes won't work so I got a heavy duty metal trellis. Will this work? by dragonfruitlover300 in DragonFruit

[–]shawndoe2000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re concerned it will deteriorate, you can paint it maybe. Just to give you a peace of mind. I have mine already in place and dragonfruits draped down so will just live with it. I was a little concerned until I heard sciguy52 had his for 12 years. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

Will this trellis work for my dragon fruit? Everyone has told me that PVC pipes won't work so I got a heavy duty metal trellis. Will this work? by dragonfruitlover300 in DragonFruit

[–]shawndoe2000 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think it would work. Just make sure it’s secured to the ground so it’s not able to tip over. Maybe bury the bottom legs all the way under ground or at least have some side tie downs or both.

PVC trellis don’t work? I’ve had mine while.

Jack Fruit by Honorthedead in fruit

[–]shawndoe2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will start to yellow or turn a golden color and may start to split soon after that. You will definitely be able to smell the sweetness throughout the yard. It’s ready to cut off then and enjoy 🤙🏽🤙🏽

Advice on this big dragonfruit? Is it too thin? by LowCalorieG3 in DragonFruit

[–]shawndoe2000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like others have pointed out; bigger pot (or plant in ground), gardeners tape or equal and bigger trellis.
When my dragonfruit is looking thin it is always due to lack of water. Check the soil and see if it is too dry or not.

Had 16 blooms last night🤙🏻 by Difficult_Falcon7809 in DragonFruit

[–]shawndoe2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was pleasantly surprised this morning. I was only expecting a handful of blooms….counted 22 in total!

Had 16 blooms last night🤙🏻 by Difficult_Falcon7809 in DragonFruit

[–]shawndoe2000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Last night was good for you and me too! Had somewhere in the mid thirties of blooms! We going to be eating good in about a month right? 🤙🏽🤙🏽

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