Клас!!!! Hello from Ukraine Krivyj Rih!!!!

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Hello, thank you for watching.

hi Mr.Erickson its me Brooke i LOVE your progress on your youtube channel! happy thanksgiving!

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the support.

Still waiting for a walk through your entire garden, It looks big. Thanks for this video.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I got it up thanks to your comment. Thanks for watching.

@olivemalines8746

Жыл бұрын

​@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT n

Thank you master. Regards from Bolivia

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I appreciate the support.

Muy buen video y muy bonitas plantas.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Waterwise Botanical at Escondido sales large bags of pumice. I got pumice there few months ago. For exact size and price. I was happy with the purchase.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I love that nursery. I get mine an Granjetto's.

You’re right about advising not to breathe the mix. I got pneumonia mixing worm castings, mushroom compost and soil. The doctors didn’t test my lungs and I have opacities on them. Of course, I knew it but pulmonologists don’t.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

Жыл бұрын

Bummer, I hope you are feeling ok and improving.

@StefaniStevensBand

Жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT it took months and thankfully healed 🤞🏼…Thank you (: 🌿from O’side!

Wow! Love it

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great informations 👍👍

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thanks a lot

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@mr_xani1360

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT Thank you for making very good and beautiful videos for us

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr_xani1360 Thanks for the support.

I grew them in pure mulch. Worked well.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

I found pumice at city farmers on home ave.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Thanks!

Ok i thought I was over thinking it and being weird😆 i hold my breath too🤣

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! A shovel is helpful too :)

I like to use a heat mat on my cutting this works best. They sell them in amazon. I saw a video on grafting dragon fruit Richard did this and it really works.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

That is another method that works well, especially in the winter. Worm castings and a heating pad works well for me too in the cold season. For Summer, I like to use soil and Root Magic these days or worm castings. Happy growing.

The wrapper around the pole of trellis. What does it call & where can I get it. Thanks.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

Жыл бұрын

Burlap. I buy it by the role at Home Depot or Amazon.

You can also try builder's sand too, its much more cheaper, then coconut coir and cow manure or poultry manure.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few growers with success using sand. Thanks for the tip.

So much to gather in. I have 3 different types of dragon fruit on one trellis. But I have them in ground. And spaced them about 6-8 inches off the pvc. Should be plenty of room? I'm not too worried about mixing them on the top. They are for family and personal use. I have so many plants in general so I make a 10 gallon batch of tea and use a Ortho Dial in sprayer. Try neem seed meal from down to earth. I use a pump sprayer from home depot and label it water only and to water my cuttings and new plants. Maybe that will help you with the dragon fruit.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. How are they doing in the ground? Do you amend the soil or have to deal with any rot issues? Thanks for watching.

@ShaggyDogg0128

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT not a problem. Just one had rot. But it didn't happen till months after it's been growing like crazy and started to rot out of nowhere. I just top dressed. Mounted them about 3 inches above grade. Nothing too much.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Bummer. The rot affects some varieties more than others.

If I use chicken manure I also add crab meal or crab/lobster meal...crab meal helps prevent nematodes

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Nice, I've been researching and playing with a of different soil mixtures this season. I use a fertilizer with crab meal too.

Here in South Florida everything roots very easy...I only insert the cutting 1/2 to 3/4 inch in the soil & nice roots in 3-4 weeks... maybe it has something to do with humidity...my cuttings start springing roots all over the cutting within 2-3 weeks

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, temperature and humidity! I have to root mine with heating pads and/or grow lights in the garage during the winter in my climate!

@germicanlifestyle9069

2 жыл бұрын

I heard you mention Alice Snow Dragon Fruit... I've never heard of that...can you tell me more?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

@@germicanlifestyle9069 White flesh from Paul Thomson’s friend and fellow rare fruit grower, Alice Snow. Mine has not fruited yet.

@khydo

2 жыл бұрын

im in south florida struggling to root mine

@germicanlifestyle9069

2 жыл бұрын

@@khydo all my cuttings from 4 weeks ago just got moved out to full sun except Sugar dragon & Frankie's Red-they just started rooting...what coast/county are you?

Wow

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

:)

How do u check if they have rooted? Do u take them out of the soil n peep? Then put back again?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I give them the pull test to check for resistance. Pull lightly.

I have been trying to think of the best material to use for the top frame. Bamboo would rot here (Maui Hawaii) in a couple or so years and wouldn't handle the weight. Maybe use treated lumber? I saw in Asia they use old bicycle wheels

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

There are many options. There is 1/2 steel rebar and welded wire mesh under the bamboo. I use the bamboo as a buffer between the steel. Concrete works well too, but you'd need to make a form.

@biomechanicalclone

3 жыл бұрын

I'm using schedule 40 1" PVC pipe to fabricate the trellis on top of the post. I brace it by teeing off at 45 degrees into a 1-3/8" chain link rail end cup, which is braced to the post. No rot, no rust, a good curve to not injure the vines, holds the weight with the bracing in place.

Awesome videos I recently got into dragon fruits 👍

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, thanks for the kind words and support. Be careful, they get addicting!

How about fertilizing with bat guano?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I used some organic bat guano on a few plants this winter to see how they respond. I like Fox Farms soil because they use bat guano.

Which kind of cuttings will grow or germinate fast when used as planting materials, the young ones or the matured ones?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

Жыл бұрын

Temperature is the biggest factor to root and grow

@caesarogsos5347

Жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT Sir, what is the ideal temperature for the dragon fruit to grow best?

@caesarogsos5347

Жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT Sir, what is the ideal temperature for the dragon fruit to grow best?

Use Dr bronner's Castile or sal suds soap instead for the neem oil soap mixture

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of cold pressed neem oil, but I'll give it a try.

@vinnyhempman6484

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT sorry I meant to clarify use it with the neem oil 50/50. I actually took a second look at the soap you used and I'm not going to lie I don't know anything about it so I can't say whether or not it's better. At least it's not some traditional dish soap like Dawn. But I do know Dr bronner makes some really good soap that is safe to use on plants dishes pets clothes as a body wash to clean the floor etc all in one soap. All organic hemp oil and other oils. The Sal suds soap I believe is made from pine oil and other oils. The Sal suds soap should not be used as a regular body wash though. Also don't know how they react with dragon fruit I just know they're good all-around to use on plants in general and are generally safe to use up to harvest

How could I make a deal with you to get a cutting of your Laverne pink? 🤔🙏

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

Жыл бұрын

Lol. I will have some soon

Is it ok to add compost to dragon fruits growing in pots

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, just keep from burying the cutting more. That can cause rot.

Do you think root magic powder would the same or similar effect of hormex?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Similar. I like dried worm castings or distilled water to root castings this time of year. I'm about to set up my grow light and heating mat :)

Ok so I got both my cuttings. They are two COMPLETELY different sizes. One is 10-12 inches and bright and young, the other is double the length, and from a MUCH more mature plant. BUT they both have a similar amount of roots. The bigger one maybe slightly more. Would it hurt them if I put them together in the same pot?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Same or different variety? I try to plant my pots with 3 cuttings in 15 gallon pots and 4 cuttings in 20 gallon pots. I mix varieties when I have to and they have been doing fine together for the past few years.

I have 16 varieties here in Texas and sugar dragon is my second fastest rooting variety next to isis yellow. Worst foe me is Columbian yellow that’s difficult to Root. I also have tried heating pad, or water in shade in growing season. We have hard water here and dry heat so I guess all plays the role with response of different varieties

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! S. Megalanthus can take much longer to root. It's all about the temperature. I've been rooting cuttings in worm castings this season and will probably do a video on it someday.

I have a question I have my dragon fruit in texas in my green house but they are getting alittle soft what can I do. I does get hot in there do you think it would just be better to put them outside? Thanks

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I keep mine in my greenhouse to root and start growing. Once they root, I put them under some fruit trees. I've only had problems with heat when temperatures hit in the mid 100's. If you are concerned, put them under a shade tree until they are well rooted. Good luck!

@full-timemama4328

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT okay thank you for responding😊 I will try moving them under shade

My sister's dragon fruit was planted in a rocky and hard soil but it's doing great! In fact, it's has grown big and bear plenty of fruits. She just let grow, not even taking care of it, no fertilizer whatsoever.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! What climate?

@elyserva7903

2 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT It's in Batangas in the Philippines. Hot and humid in summer and cool in the -ber months.

@tonyhogg9839

2 жыл бұрын

In the wild these will often grow on trees. They sprout on a branches up to 15 feet high up and send roots down the tree trunk to the ground. They are more of a plant that likes room to hang down from above. Why they don't grow upright like most other plants.

Hello Paul,, I live in Northern California, bay area.. Where do you get your cuttings? Or where can I buy some? Your video is informative,,, your plants are awesome.. Best to You.. thanks 💓 😊

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I've spent 3 years hunting down California rare fruit growers in my area. Spicy Exotics is a reputable seller and be careful of people online. Here is another one: calpolypomonanursery.com/succulents/dragon-fruit/ I plan to sell cuttings in the future after I verify more of my plants and grow them out.

@adriangutierrez1415

2 жыл бұрын

Hello I am also in norcal I bought a potted cutting in home depot but grand century shopping mall has plants already bearing fruits

What is the best remedy against dragon fruit rust disease? My orchard is being attacked heavely, I tried copper fungicides 10-15 days interval , it seems is not effective, pls advise , thank you!

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

When there is a.lot of moisture sitting on the branches, it's hard to prevent. Have you tried neem oil?

@cesarcatli8068

3 жыл бұрын

You mean pure neem oil? How do you apply it, & the rate used per liter of water if spray? Thanks so much for repllying !

How many gallons container do I need for two cuttings??

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

IF you drill extra holes and let the roots go into your soil. you can use a smaller pot. Otherwise, I'd recommend 10-15 gallons for 2 cuttings in my humble opinion. I plant 4 in each 20 gallon pot and drill many holes in the pot.

Wat is the best site to buy dragon fruit cuttings good quality at the best price in South Africa

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. There are a lot of scammers out there. I don't deal with international sellers. Good luck!

Are you growing pitayos

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet... I have not come across any cuttings in my area... Yet~

@Savior-un1it

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT ooo if I ever bring back some cuttings from Zacatecas for myself I will send you one

@gregoriosmith6994

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT What is your area?

Dip into bucket of water it rooting faster

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, there are many ways to root dragon fruit. Temperature is the most important factor in my opinion.

Why are telling people to not buy rooted cuttings because their small? I’ve seen full fruiting plants come from a two inch cutting

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's crazy people spend so much money for young and small cuttings... I think people are charging too much for cuttings in my humble opinion. Sorry I upset you.

@ll0lllo493

2 жыл бұрын

he doesn't really know what he's talking about for the most part. he's an amateur acting like an expert.

Chất hột trắng là thứ gì vây...?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

It's perlite. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlite

Chicken manure is a hit and miss. My banana is happy but the guava is taking a hit.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

It really depends on what the chicken were fed in my opinion. Soy can affect the soil. I prefer bat guano.

@blongsiab

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT so once my dragon fruit reaches the top of the trellis and I tip the top how many new branches do I keep? And when they them selves grow more branches of this how many do I keep or do I just keep one of each from the originals as they canopy down sorry I am new to this plant

Where do you get the container

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Some are 20 gallon pots and others are 55 gallon food grade barrels cut in half. I prefer the black 20 gallon pots, although both work well.

@lesliekiehl4289

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for asking. I wanted to know tat as well!

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I'm into Bonsai but you could use oil dry but the natural kind

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Can I buy cutting from you? I am in UK.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I am. not selling at this time... I hope to get the proper permits to ship internationally in the future. Try Three Lucky Mountains on Facebook.

you should be cutting off all those lower side shoots on all your plants. you'll get faster growth and fruiting. and cut an inch off your starts on the bottom and let it dry then you'll get faster rooting and a healthier start.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but not if I like to take cuttings from the lower part. They tend to be the healthiest and most vigorous.

Hi, do you sell cuttings?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I do, ones that have fruited.

@jojinapigkit4680

Жыл бұрын

Do you ship to the Philippines? I intend to buy cuttings from you. Thank you.

if you don't want to breathe that in, spray it with water first?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Good idea, or I use a shovel too :)

i have a dragon fruit plant it is thin stalks with little needles on it also has root like things coming off the plant stalks. why is there no roots on your plants?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Some plants have many roots, especially the older ones. It could be because yours are not getting enough sunlight, I've seen that happen where too much shade grows etiolated branches and lots of roots.

@TheELLENLEYVA

2 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT my plant is 1 yr old and has set in the window since potted gets day sun all day

Hello, i am a new dragon fruit fqrmer

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Awesome, it's a fun plant to grow!

@seyoth1867

3 жыл бұрын

@@RAREDRAGONFRUIT Yeah it is! I really like it they grow really fast once you cut a part it grows very big

Wow no way I’m gonna start being more careful and wear a mask and gloves when dealing with mycho and potting soil

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Smart

Now I see why my shirt cuttings are so incredibly hard to root, there like 6 inches. they might have to become vietnam white grafts 😭

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Bummer.

Anyone can pop down the bucks to buy anything. In this case I see nothing home sell made everything is bought in store. Well if you just use the right product it does not take a genius to know that anything will grow. I am more impressed with people that uses organic home made fertilizer. I make my own compost and never use any of these purchased stuffs shown here. Grow just fine! Carbon source come from oak leaves. Nitrogen source comes from kitchen waste. I use home made electric lawn mower that modifies into a leaves shredder to shred up leaves. I use garbage disposal to shred up kitchen waste into sludge. Mixing these two along with water in a home made composter i can make compost in one month flat consistently. That sounds like a lot of work to lot of people so they simply go buy instead. Well i have all the fertiilizer i never need and reduce my garbage. Actually i have no garbage as most are composted. Compost your own daily kitchen waste with leaves around your yard and never buy fertilizer again. Good for your health with exercise and your pocket book along with helping out the environment with less garbage. Methane is more damaging to earth than co2. Methane is released from garbage decompression from organic matter.

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

You are special.

It's Better to Wear mask 😷😅

you only need a couple teaspoons of neem. too much

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

It works for me. We have Argentine ants and they don't mess around. I prefer using this nowadays... shop.drbronner.com/collections/all/products/peppermint-pure-castile-liquid-soap

Chất hột trắng là thứ gì vậy ?

@RAREDRAGONFRUIT

2 жыл бұрын

Perlite, check this out.. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlite