Dragon fruit

The day I am waiting finally come.. I am waiting for this dragon Fruit trees to bear flower and fruit... what made me dissapointed is I always miss its flower... I know the flower is white and big in shape... Who ever are interest to see the flower can see at http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/dragon_fruit.htm

Growing Environment: Dragon Fruit grows best in dry, tropical or subtropical climates where annual rainfall ranges from 20-50" per year. In wet, tropical zones, plants may grow well but sometimes have problems setting fruit reliably. The plants aren't usually too picky as to soil type, but because of their epiphytic nature, it is recommended to grow them in soil that is supplemented with high amounts of organic material. The plant has been grown successfully in sandy soils. Shade is sometimes provided in hot climates.

(Ref: http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/dragon_fruit.htm )

There are 2 colours inside as far as i know.. the greyish and the maroon bright... Personally for me, I like the red colour compare to the greyish.....

Kebun sawi

I seldom posting again because I am busy with my work commitment. Our vegetables grown up and already sold to the market...

Jambu Air 'Syzygium aqueum'

Actually, this fruit exist in the farm and almost every year it bear fruit. But this is the first year we sell it to the market. Why this is first year...? The reason is because our worker refused to take it from the tree... may be because it is too high and perhap due to many ants also. Hopefully, next year some workers will work hard and we will persuade them so that this fruit can sell it cheaply to the market.

In local term... we call it as Jambu air.. the scientific term is Syzygium aqueum

(Ref: http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jambu_air )

Red Spinach "bayam merah"

Now, in Brunei is the ideal weather for planting again... rain is not heavy and we can see the sunshine again... I am happy to see the red spinach grow healthy. After few day.. we can sell it to the market. Hopefully my mom workers keep motivated to plant various type of vegetables...

Scientific name for red spinach : Amaranthus gangeticus
(Ref: http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokok_Bayam_Merah)

In local Brunei term, we used to call it as Bayam Merah

13th March 2009