A couple years ago, I figured out that you can take your favourite fruit and grow the seed into a plant. Well I love lychees, rambutans and longans, but they’re pretty hard to grow. So I purchased the fruits from the grocery store and got all the seeds on damp pieces of paper towel to germinate.
Did they grow into plants? Trees? In this video, you’ll learn about the trials and errors associated with growing these exotic fruits in an urban environment - and in a cold zone like Canada.
Some cool facts you’ll learn about in this video:
1. Lychee, Longans, and Rambutans are all member of the Soapberry family.
2. Red leaves on a plant is typically a sign of new growth. As leaves mature, they often turn green. This is common and means young leaves have a different colour than mature ones.
3. Rambutans got their name because of their hair-like spikes and because the word “rambut” in Malay means “hair” - so cool!
4. Some fruits do well with stratification over a period of time. Stratification is when you place seeds in a cold environment for the winter to promote germination when spring comes back around.
5. Lychees have a romantic history. Legend has it that in ancient China, Emperor Li Longji bestowed lychees upon his favourite concubine, Yang Yuhuan, as a token of his love. Talk about a sweet gesture!
6. The name "longan" translates to "dragon eye" in Chinese, and rightfully so. When you peel the skin, the fruit's shiny black seed resembles an eyeball, surrounded by translucent, juicy flesh. Quite the mystical snack!
7. Lychees, Rambutans and Longans are rich in vitamin C, potassium, and other essential nutrients, making them not just delicious but also nutritious additions to your diet.
8. While they're delightful on their own, these fruits are also used in various culinary creations. From salads and desserts to refreshing beverages, lychees, longans, and rambutans add a tropical touch to many dishes.
9. Survival sticks can help deter pests with the sharp edges. They are wooden sticks or chopsticks or skewers or toothpicks.
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00:00 - 04:11 How To Grow Lychee From Seed
04:11 - 06:49 How To Grow Rambutan From Seed
06:49 - 08:54 How To Grow Longan From Seed
08:54 - 09:41 What Are We Waiting For Now?
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