Dragon eye seed germination tips

The exotic fruit of the Logan tree (Metacarpus Logan Lour); also known as dragon eye, logan, and amoxicillin chino, has a sweet, musky flavour. Because Logan fruit is difficult to find in the grocery store, some cooks and gardeners grow their own trees to assure a supply of the fragile tropical fruit. When growing Logan trees, gardeners should consider the local climate, the trees' environmental needs, and the availability of seeds, cuttings, or grafted trees.

SPECIFICATION OF DRAGON EYE

Season: Annual

Height: 70 - 84 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through fall

Bloom Color: Yellow
Light: Full sun
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days

Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Rate: 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 8 - 12 inches

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRAGON EYE FRUIT

1.Dragon eye fruit can be incorporated into your skin care regimen. It helps to fight the signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines when used as a face pack once a week.

2.The amount of vitamin C in dragon eye fruit is high, because the dragon eye fruit is a natural fruit which provides a rich balance of nutrients coming along with the vitamin C.

GERMINATION GUIDE
Place fresh Logan seeds on a damp paper towel. Roll the paper towel to encase the seeds. Seal it in a plastic bag and put it in a warm location for two weeks. After the seeds germinate, carefully place each and one in a pot and 1-inch deep in a mix of equal parts compost, peat moss, and per lite. Soak the peat moss and per lite overnight to hydrate the dry materials before combining them with the compost.

Alternately, place peat pots on a tray and fill them with moist seed starting mix, and then sow just one seed in each pot 1-inch deep. Cover the pots with plastic and put the tray in a bright, warm location or on a seed heat mat set at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the plastic when the seedlings appear. After the seedlings have several true leaves, plant them in pot.

FERTILIZING
Fertilize Logan trees with a balanced 5-5-5 fertilizer every two months, beginning with 1/4 pound fertilizer one month after planting. Spread the fertilizer over the soil from the trunk to the drip line and water thoroughly. In the second year, apply 1/2 pound of fertilizer every three months, and in the third year, apply 1 pound every three months. Mature trees require 3 to 5 pounds of fertilizer once in spring and again at harvest.