Durian Flowers: A Rare Tropical Delight from My 40-Year-Old Tree

Nestled in the heart of my farm stands a majestic durian tree, now over 40 years old—a living testament to time, patience, and nature’s generosity. Every year, it bursts into bloom with clusters of creamy yellowish-white flowers that hang like delicate lanterns from its branches. These blossoms aren’t just beautiful—they’re edible, aromatic, and deeply rooted in local culinary traditions.

Durian flowers are a seasonal treat, often overlooked in favour of the fruit. But for those who know, they offer a unique flavour and texture that transforms everyday dishes into something truly special. In my kitchen, they become the star of two beloved recipes:

·         Curry Durian Flowers: Slow-cooked in a rich coconut-based curry, the flowers absorb the spices beautifully, adding a subtle sweetness and a soft, velvety texture to the dish.

·         Stir-Fried with Belacan: A quick sauté with spicy sambal belacan brings out their earthy notes, pairing perfectly with rice and other local sides.

The Gentle Fall of Durian Flowers: A Morning Ritual Beneath My 40-Year-Old Tree

There’s a quiet magic that happens in the stillness of night beneath my 40-year-old durian tree. As the moon rises and the forest hushes, the tree begins its silent offering—durian flowers, delicate and fragrant, begin to fall gently to the ground. By dawn, the earth beneath the canopy is scattered with these pale yellow blossoms, like nature’s confetti marking the start of a new day.

This is the moment we wait for. Just before sunrise, we step under the durian tree with baskets in hand, collecting the fresh flowers before the sun climbs too high. Timing is everything. Durian flowers are sensitive to oxidation—by afternoon, they begin to brown and lose their subtle aroma and flavor. Picking them early ensures they retain their freshness, making them perfect for cooking.

In Sarawak, durian flowers are more than just a seasonal curiosity—they’re a cherished ingredient. Stir-fried with belacan, they take on a smoky, savoury depth. Cooked into curry, they absorb spices beautifully, adding a soft, almost creamy texture to the dish. Their fleeting availability makes them all the more special, a true farm-to-table delicacy that connects us to the land and its rhythms.

Watching the flowers fall each night is a reminder of nature’s quiet generosity. And gathering them in the morning feels like a ritual passed down through generations—a moment of gratitude, a celebration of abundance, and a promise of good food to come.

Health & Nutritional Benefits of Durian Flowers
Durian flowers are more than just a culinary delicacy—they’re packed with subtle nutrients and compounds that support wellness:

• Rich in Antioxidants: These flowers contain antioxidants, which help combat free radicals in the body and may reduce inflammation.
• Vitamin C Content: A modest amount of vitamin C helps boost immunity and supports skin health.
• Low in Calories: When cooked, durian flowers are light and nutritious, making them a great addition to balanced meals.
• Iron Content: They contain trace amounts of iron, which supports healthy blood circulation.

Durian flowers are a rare and seasonal delicacy, especially cherished in Sarawak and other parts of Borneo. Their soft texture and faintly sweet aroma make them perfect for bold, flavorful dishes.

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榴莲花：来自我40年树龄的珍稀热带美味

在我的果园中心，矗立着一棵雄伟的榴莲树，如今已有40多年的树龄——它是时间、耐心和大自然慷慨的鲜活见证。每年，它都会绽放出一簇簇乳白色的花朵，像精致的灯笼一样悬挂在枝头。这些花朵不仅美丽，而且可以食用，香气扑鼻，并深深植根于当地的烹饪传统。

榴莲花是一种应季美食，常常被人们忽视，而水果本身却备受青睐。但对于那些了解榴莲花的人来说，它们独特的风味和口感，能够将日常菜肴变成真正的特色佳肴。在我的厨房里，榴莲花是两道备受喜爱的菜肴的主角：

咖喱榴莲花：用浓郁的椰香咖喱慢炖，榴莲花完美地吸收了香料的芬芳，为菜肴增添了淡淡的甜味和柔软丝滑的口感。

峇拉煎炒：用辛辣的参巴峇拉煎快速翻炒，带出榴莲的泥土气息，与米饭和其他当地小食完美搭配。

榴莲花轻飘飘落：我那棵40年树龄的榴莲树下的清晨仪式

在我那棵40年树龄的榴莲树下，寂静的夜色中，仿佛上演着一场静谧的魔法。月亮升起，森林静谧下来，榴莲树开始默默地奉献——娇嫩芬芳的榴莲花开始轻轻飘落。黎明时分，树冠下的大地上散落着淡黄色的花朵，如同大自然的五彩纸屑，标志着新一天的开始。

这就是我们期盼的时刻。日出之前，我们提着篮子来到榴莲树下，在太阳升得太高之前采摘新鲜的榴莲花。时机至关重要。榴莲花易氧化——到了下午，它们就会开始变褐，失去淡淡的香气和风味。早采摘确保榴莲花保持新鲜，非常适合烹饪。

在砂拉越，榴莲花不仅仅是一种应季的珍品，更是备受珍视的食材。与峇拉煎一起翻炒，榴莲花散发着浓郁的烟熏香味。烹制咖喱时，榴莲花完美地吸收了香料的芬芳，为菜肴增添了柔滑细腻的口感。榴莲花的短暂易得，更增添了它的特别之处，它是一种真正的“从农场到餐桌”的美味，将我们与土地及其韵律紧密相连。

每晚赏花飘落，令人感悟大自然的静谧慷慨。清晨采摘榴莲，则如同代代相传的仪式——感恩的时刻，庆祝丰收的喜悦，以及对未来美好食物的期盼。

榴莲花的健康与营养价值

榴莲花不仅仅是一道美味佳肴，它还富含有益健康的营养成分和化合物：

• 富含抗氧化剂：榴莲花富含抗氧化剂，有助于对抗体内自由基，并可能减轻炎症。

• 维生素C含量：适量的维生素C有助于增强免疫力，促进皮肤健康。

• 低卡路里：榴莲花煮熟后口感清淡，营养丰富，是均衡膳食的绝佳补充。

• 铁含量：榴莲花含有微量的铁，有助于促进血液循环。

榴莲花是一种稀有的季节性美味佳肴，尤其受到砂拉越和婆罗洲其他地区的青睐。它们质地柔软，略带甜味，非常适合用于制作风味浓郁的菜肴。

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The Guardian of Our Permaculture Garden

In the heart of our permaculture farm, where every plant has a purpose and every creature a home, a new guardian has risen. It's not a fierce beast or a watchful scarecrow, but something far more vibrant and alive: the Gac fruit.

It all began with a delicate, unassuming flower. It was a creamy, star-shaped blossom, its petals soft as silk, with a dark, mysterious heart. It seemed to appear overnight, a quiet testament to the life humming beneath the soil. It was a shy bloom, opening its face to the morning sun and folding inward as the day grew old, as if protecting a secret.

But that secret was revealed in time. Where the flower once stood, a small, green, spiky orb began to form. Day by day, it grew, taking on a more pronounced, pear-like shape. We watched it with a sense of wonder, this strange new addition to our edible landscape. It was a testament to the health of our soil, the abundance of our compost, and the balanced ecosystem we strive to create.

And then, the transformation was complete. The Gac fruit, once a prickly green promise, ripened into a fiery orange globe. Its vibrant hue stood out against the deep green leaves of the trellis, a beacon of health and vitality. Each spike on its skin seemed to catch the sunlight, making it a living jewel in our garden.

This fruit, known as the "fruit from heaven," is more than just a beautiful sight. It's a symbol of our farm's philosophy. It thrives in harmony with its surroundings, a testament to the power of a regenerative system. We didn’t force it; we nurtured the environment in which it could thrive.

Soon, we will harvest this incredible fruit and share its nutritional gifts. But for now, we simply admire it. It's a reminder that the most extraordinary things often grow from the most humble beginnings, and that the best harvest is one that honors the land that gave it life.

The 'Fruit from Heaven' and its Many Benifits

Beyond its striking appearance and symbolic importance on our farm, the Gac fruit is a nutritional powerhouse. It's often referred to as the "fruit from heaven" because of its incredible health benefits, a true gift from nature.

One of the most remarkable things about Gac fruit is its extremely high concentration of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. It contains significantly more lycopene than even tomatoes, which are famous for it. This antioxidant is known to support heart health and may play a role in protecting against certain diseases.

Gac fruit is also packed with beta-carotene, the precursor to Vitamin A. Our bodies convert beta-carotene into this essential vitamin, which is crucial for maintaining healthy vision, a strong immune system, and glowing skin. The vibrant orange and red color of the fruit is a direct result of these carotenoids.

This fruit also contains a variety of other vitamins and minerals, and its pulp is used in traditional medicine for a number of ailments. Whether consumed fresh, as a juice, or as a supplement, the Gac fruit offers a potent dose of natural goodness.

We are so proud to be growing this incredible fruit on our farm, not only for its beauty and story but also for the nourishing gifts it offers. It's a testament to the fact that what's good for the earth is also good for us.

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永续农业农场的守护者.

在我们永续农业农场的中心地带，每株植物都有其用途，每个生物都有其家园。如今，一位新的守护者已然崛起。它并非凶猛的野兽，亦非警惕的稻草人，而是更加生机勃勃、活力四射的生物：木鳖果。

一切始于一朵娇嫩低调的花朵。它呈奶油色星形，花瓣柔软如丝，花心深邃而神秘。它仿佛一夜之间绽放，静静地见证着土壤下生命的嗡嗡声。它羞涩地绽放，迎着朝阳，随着白昼的流逝而内敛，仿佛守护着一个秘密。

但随着时间的推移，这个秘密终将被揭开。在曾经盛开的花朵所在之处，一个小小的、绿色的、带刺的球体开始形成。日复一日，它不断生长，最终呈现出更加明显的梨形。我们满怀好奇地注视着它，这颗奇特的新花儿，为我们的“可食用景观”增添了新的色彩。这证明了我们土壤的健康、堆肥的丰饶，以及我们努力营造的平衡生态系统。

然后，蜕变完成了。木鳖果，曾经是带刺的绿色果实，如今成熟为一颗火红的球形果实。它鲜艳的色泽在棚架深绿的叶片映衬下格外醒目，如同健康与活力的灯塔。果皮上的每根尖刺都仿佛在捕捉阳光，使其成为我们花园中一颗鲜活的宝石。

这种被称为“天堂之果”的水果，不仅仅是一道美丽的风景，更是我们农场理念的象征。它与周围环境和谐共生，是再生系统力量的证明。我们没有强迫它生长，而是精心培育了它能够茁壮成长的环境。

很快，我们就能收获这种不可思议的水果，与大家分享它的营养。但现在，我们只是欣赏它。它提醒我们，最非凡的事物往往源于最卑微的起点，而最丰硕的收获是对孕育生命的土地的致敬。

“天赐之果”及其诸多益处.

木鳖果不仅外观惊艳，在我们农场具有重要的象征意义，而且营养价值极高。它常被称为“天赐之果”，因为它拥有令人难以置信的健康益处，是大自然的馈赠。

木鳖果最引人注目之处之一是其富含番茄红素，这是一种强大的抗氧化剂。它的番茄红素含量甚至比以番茄红素闻名的西红柿还要高得多。这种抗氧化剂被认为有益于心脏健康，并可能在预防某些疾病方面发挥作用。

木鳖果还富含β-胡萝卜素，它是维生素A的前体。人体将β-胡萝卜素转化为这种必需的维生素，而β-胡萝卜素对于维持健康的视力、强大的免疫系统和容光焕发的肌肤至关重要。木鳖果鲜艳的橙色和红色正是这些类胡萝卜素的直接作用。

木鳖果还富含多种维生素和矿物质，其果肉在传统医学中用于治疗多种疾病。无论是鲜食、榨汁还是作为补充剂，木鳖果都能提供强大的天然营养。

我们非常自豪能够在自己的农场种植这种神奇的水果，不仅因为它的美丽和故事，更因为它提供的营养价值。这证明了对地球有益的事物也对我们有益。

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From Seed to Sweetness: The Journey of Our Purple Custard Apple

At Greendreamer Farm, where nature leads and we follow with care, every fruit tells a story. One of our most captivating chapters begins with a seed—small, unassuming, and full of promise. That seed becomes the purple custard apple, a fruit as rich in flavor as it is in meaning. Unlike the slow-growing varieties found in cooler climates, our custard apples thrive in Sarawak’s tropical warmth. With the right soil, sunlight, and a touch of patience, they go from seed to harvest in just one and a half years. It’s a rhythm that mirrors the pace of life here: steady, generous, and deeply connected to the land.

The Growth Timeline

Months 0–3: Germination & Seedling Stage The journey begins with germination. Within a few weeks, the seed awakens and pushes through the soil, forming a vibrant seedling. We nurture it with natural compost and gentle watering, letting the roots settle deep into our farm’s fertile ground.

Months 4–9: Sapling Development As the tree grows, it begins to shape its identity—broad leaves, a sturdy trunk, and a quiet resilience. By month nine, it’s standing tall, ready to take on the next phase.

Months 10–14: Flowering & Pollination The first blossoms appear, delicate and greenish-white. Pollinators—bees, beetles, and sometimes our own hands—help nature along. Each flower holds the potential for fruit, and we watch closely as they transform.

Months 15–18: Fruit Formation & Ripening The magic unfolds. Small green fruitlets emerge and slowly swell, turning deep purple as they ripen. Their skin softens, their aroma sweetens, and their creamy flesh becomes a symbol of everything we stand for: nourishment, family, and connection.

This timeline can shift slightly depending on rainfall, temperature, and soil health.

Why It Matters

This fruit isn’t just grown—it’s cultivated with intention. It reflects our commitment to natural farming, to honoring the land, and to producing food that feeds both body and soul. The purple custard apple is more than a harvest—it’s a celebration. Whether you’re biting into its velvety pulp or watching it ripen on the branch, you’re experiencing a piece of Greendreamer Farm’s heart. And that’s something worth sharing.

从种子到甜品：我们的紫色番荔枝之旅.

在绿梦农场，我们顺应自然，悉心呵护，每一颗果实都讲述着一个故事。我们最引人入胜的篇章之一始于一粒种子——小小的、不起眼的，却充满希望。这粒种子最终长成了紫色的番荔枝，一种风味浓郁、寓意深远的水果。与那些生长在凉爽气候下的缓慢品种不同，我们的番荔枝在沙捞越温暖的热带气候中茁壮成长。在适宜的土壤、阳光和一点耐心的呵护下，它们从播种到收获仅需一年半的时间。这种节奏与这里的生活节奏相得益彰：稳健、慷慨，并与土地紧密相连。

生长时间表

0-3个月：发芽和幼苗期 旅程从发芽开始。几周内，种子苏醒，破土而出，长成一株生机勃勃的幼苗。我们用天然堆肥和温和浇水来滋养它，让其根系深深扎根于农场肥沃的土地中。

第4-9个月：树苗发育 随着树木的生长，它开始塑造自己的身份——宽阔的叶子、坚固的树干和沉静的韧性。到了第九个月，它已经挺拔起来，准备迎接下一个阶段。

第10-14个月：开花和授粉 第一批花朵绽放，娇嫩的绿白色。传粉媒介——蜜蜂、甲虫，有时还有我们自己的双手——为大自然的繁衍添砖加瓦。每朵花都蕴藏着结出果实的潜力，我们密切关注着它们的蜕变。

第15-18个月：果实形成和成熟 魔法开始显现。小小的绿色小果实破土而出，慢慢膨胀，成熟后变成深紫色。它们的果皮变得柔软，香气变得甜美，柔滑的果肉象征着我们所珍视的一切：营养、家庭和人与人之间的联系。

这个时间线可能会根据降雨量、温度和土壤健康状况略有变化。

意义非凡

这种水果不仅仅是种植出来的，更是用心栽培的。它体现了我们对自然耕作、尊重土地以及生产滋养身心食物的承诺。紫色番荔枝不仅仅是一种丰收，更是一场庆典。无论您是咬一口丝滑的果肉，还是看着它在枝头成熟，您都在感受着绿梦农场的用心。而这份心意值得分享。

🌿 Meet the Nangcam: Nature’s Hybrid Wonder

 

At Greendreamer Farm, we believe in nurturing what nature gives us—and sometimes, nature surprises us with something truly special. One such marvel is the nangcam, a naturally cultivated fruit that’s a crossbreed between jackfruit and cempedak.

🍈 What Is Nangcam?

Nangcam is not your everyday fruit. It carries the robust size and texture of jackfruit, paired with the rich aroma and sweetness of cempedak. The result? A fruit that’s both hearty and fragrant, with a flavor profile that feels like a tropical celebration.

• Texture: Firm yet fibrous, perfect for cooking or eating fresh.

• Taste: A sweet, creamy blend with hints of banana and honey.

• Aroma: Bold and inviting, like ripe cempedak with a touch of jackfruit musk.

🌱 Naturally Grown, Patiently Nurtured

This particular nangcam tree was planted three years ago, without any artificial intervention—just soil, sun, and care. It’s a testament to what patience and natural farming can yield. No genetic tweaking—just a spontaneous hybrid that chose to thrive.

We’ve watched it grow from a sapling into a fruit-bearing beauty, and now it stands tall among our other crops, offering its bounty to those who appreciate authenticity and flavor.

🧡 Why It Matters

In a world of engineered produce, nangcam reminds us that nature still has surprises up its sleeve. It’s a symbol of resilience, harmony, and the quiet magic of biodiversity. At my hoby farm, it fits perfectly into our values of family, nourishment, and connection.

在绿梦农场，我们坚信要珍惜自然的馈赠——有时，大自然会给我们带来意想不到的惊喜。其中一种奇迹就是nangcam，一种自然栽培的水果，由菠萝蜜和榴莲蜜杂交而成。

🍈 什么是 nangcam果？

nangcam并非普通的水果。它兼具菠萝蜜的饱满个头和口感，又兼具榴莲蜜的浓郁香气和甜度。结果呢？它既丰盛又芬芳，其风味仿佛置身于热带盛宴之中。

质地：紧实而纤维丰富，非常适合烹饪或鲜食。

口感：香甜顺滑，融合了香蕉和蜂蜜的芬芳。

香气：浓郁诱人，如同成熟的榴莲蜜，并带有一丝菠萝蜜麝香的芬芳。

🌱 自然生长，悉心呵护

这棵独特nangcam树种植于三年前，未经任何人工干预——只有土壤、阳光和精心照料。它见证了耐心和自然耕作的成果。没有基因改造——只是一个自然杂交品种，它选择茁壮成长。

我们看着它从一棵小树苗长成硕果累累的佳丽，如今它屹立于我们众多作物之中，为那些珍视纯正品质和风味的人们提供丰厚的回报。

🧡 为何重要

在这个充斥着人工农产品的世界里，nangcam提醒我们，大自然依然蕴藏着惊喜。它象征着韧性、和谐以及生物多样性静谧的魔力。在我的业余农场，它与我们重视家庭、营养和人与人之间的联系的价值观完美契合。

Breadfruit(Artocarpus Altilis) 面包果

The most rewarding aspect of being a farmer is connecting to the land and the food source.  Seeing the fruits of one's labour is a good deep fulfilment.  There is endless excitement in watching seeds sprout and grow into a bountiful harvest.

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I planted this breadfruit four years ago, and now I enjoy the excitement of harvesting it.  Breadfruit, a tree of the mulberry and jackfruit family, a large fruit of the tropical regions is a staple food of most people in this region. Its name is derived from the texture of the moderately ripe fruit when cooked, similar to freshly baked bread and having a potato-like flavour.  

The trees are monoecious, with male and female flowers growing on the same tree. The male flowers emerge first, followed shortly afterwards by the female flowers. The latter grow into capitula, which are capable of pollination just three days later. Pollination occurs mainly by fruit bats, but cultivated varieties produce fruit without pollination. The compound, false fruit develops from the swollen perianth and originates from 1,500 to 2,000 flowers visible on the skin of the fruit as hexagon-like disks.(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breadfruit#:)

This beautiful fruit tree grows 12 to 18 metres high and is not suitable to grow in your urban backyard, it is commonly cultivated in suburban or rural areas, people with larger urban land can be cultivated.

Nutritional value :

作为一名农民，最有意义的事情就是与土地和食物来源建立联系。看到自己劳动的成果是一种极大的满足。看着种子发芽并长成丰收的果实，让人兴奋不已。

我四年前种下了这种面包果，现在我很享受收获它的兴奋。面包果是桑树和菠萝蜜科的一种树，是热带地区的一种大型水果，也是该地区大多数人的主食。它的名字来源于这种中度成熟的果实在煮熟后具有的质地，类似于新鲜出炉的面包，并具有类似土豆的味道。

这些树是雌雄同株的，雄花和雌花长在同一棵树上。雄花先长出，雌花紧随其后。雌花长成头状花序，三天后就能授粉。授粉主要由果蝠完成，但栽培品种无需授粉即可结出果实。复果假果从膨胀的花被中发育而来，由 1,500 到 2,000 朵花组成，这些花在果皮上呈六边形圆盘状。

这种美丽的果树高12至18米，不适合在城市后院生长，通常在郊区或农村地区种植，拥有较大城市土地的人也可以种植。

Pulasan

 Pulasan

I have planted this pulasan for about four years, now on August 8, 2024, I have seen the pulasan tree start to flower. This pulasan tree is grown by using seeds, pulasan tree can be propagated using seeds from pulasan fruit or using the grafting method. To avoid variation in gender that will cause the fruit produced to be different from the original tree, it is advised to propagate the plant by grafting.

Pulasan originally came from Southeast Asia, and it grows well in Malaysia. is a tropical fruit in the soapberry family Sapindaceae. It is closely related to the rambutan and sometimes confused with it. Other related soapberry family fruits include lychee and longan. Usually eaten fresh, it is sweeter than the rambutan and lychee, but very rare outside Southeast Asia. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulasan).

 

Four years old Pulasan tree	Pulasan flowers
Pulasan flowers	The grafted tree will be produced as soon as two years

 我种了这种山荔枝大约四年了，现在在 2024 年 8 月 8 日，我看到山荔枝树开始开花。这种山荔枝树是用种子种植的，山荔枝树可以用山荔枝果实的种子或嫁接法繁殖。为了避免性别变异导致结出的果实与原树不同，建议以更可靠的方式繁殖植物。

山荔枝最初来自东南亚，在马来西亚生长良好。是无患子科的一种热带水果。它与红毛丹关系密切，有时会与之混淆。其他相关的无患子科水果包括荔枝和龙眼。通常新鲜食用，比红毛丹和荔枝更甜，但在东南亚以外非常罕见.

 

Rollinia

Rollinia's is grown best in warm subtropical to tropical conditions, also known as the biriba, It belongs to the Annonaceae family and is a tropical fruit from South America. It has a sweet and tart flavour and a creamy texture. The fruit has a yellow-green skin and a white, fleshy interior, these fruits are rich in vitamins A, B and C, along with other essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. It is also high in dietary fibre, which makes it beneficial for digestion. The fruit is also an excellent source of antioxidants, which help fight against free radicals in the body. I planted a Rollinia tree from seeds, producing fruits in about two years.

Nutritional Value Rollinia is a source of vitamin C, helping with tissue growth and repair, immune support, collagen production, iron absorption, wound healing, and heart, skin, and brain health. This vitamin also protects against anaemia, UV radiation, and free radical cell damage. This fruit contains calcium, phosphorus, and iron, benefiting nutrient metabolism, energy production, muscle function, red blood cell production, and kidney, bone, and teeth health. Rollinia also supplies the body with protein and amino acids to improve muscle building, enzyme function, calcium absorption, hormone production, mood, sleep, and appetite regulation. As a source of potassium and magnesium, Rollinia further helps with nutrient metabolism, protein synthesis, blood pressure maintenance, and heart function. https://specialtyproduce.com/produce/Rollinia_15902.php

Rollinia 最适合在温暖的亚热带至热带地区生长, 是一种原产于南美洲的热带水果。它味道甜，质地细腻。这种水果的果皮呈黄绿色，内部呈白色肉质，富含维生素 A、B 和 C，以及其他必需矿物质，如钙、磷和铁。它的膳食纤维含量也很高，有利于消化。这种水果也是抗氧化剂的极佳来源，有助于对抗体内的自由基。我用种子种了一棵 Rollinia 树，大约两年后就结出了果实。 营养价值: Rollinia 是维生素 C 的来源，有助于组织生长和修复、免疫支持、胶原蛋白生成、铁吸收、伤口愈合以及心脏、皮肤和大脑健康。这种维生素还可以预防贫血、紫外线辐射和自由基细胞损伤。这种水果含有钙、磷和铁，有益于营养代谢、能量产生、肌肉功能、红细胞生成以及肾脏、骨骼和牙齿健康。Rollinia 还为身体提供蛋白质和氨基酸，以改善肌肉建设、酶功能、钙吸收、激素产生、情绪、睡眠和食欲调节。作为钾和镁的来源，Rollinia 还有助于营养代谢、蛋白质合成、血压维持和心脏功能。

Soursop ( Annona Muricata) 刺番荔枝

Soursop is a type of tropical fruit that is very commonly grown in areas with a tropical climate, the spiky-skinned fruit has many health benefits. I have planted twelve soursop trees on my farm, there are two varieties, one variety that tastes sweet and another variety that tastes sweet and sour. unfortunately, some trees die during the monsoon season.

Growing a soursop tree in a tropical climate like Sarawak is quite easy, this tree can be grown using seeds and will bear fruit within three years. Soursop trees like fertile and well-drained soil, if the soil does not meet these conditions, do soil restoration by mixing a lot of organic matter in the soil including compost, chicken manure or cow dung. The first two years are the vegetation period, I fertilize using organic fertilizer, the third year I start fertilizing using granule fertilizer (30%)with NPK 15-3-20-2+9S+TE and 70% organic fertilizer.

Besides its pleasant flavour, soursop fruit benefits include 71 kcal of energy, 247 grams of protein, and calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus — not to mention it’s a source of vitamins C and A.

Soursop can be eaten fresh or used in ice cream, mousse, jellies, soufflés, sorbet, cakes and candy. Filipinos use the young fruit as a vegetable while in the Caribbean, the pulp is strained and the milk is mixed with sugar to drink or mix with wine or brandy.

Sources:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/soursop/soursop-tree-care.htm/?print=1&loc=bot

刺番荔枝是一种热带水果，在热带气候地区很常见，这种带刺的果对健康有很多好处。 我的农场种了十二棵刺番荔枝，有两个品种，一个是甜的，一个是酸甜的。 不幸的是，一些树木在雨季季节枯死。

在像砂拉越这样的热带气候中种植刺番荔枝树非常容易，这种树可以用种子种植，并会在三年内结果。 刺番荔枝喜欢肥沃排水良好的土壤，如果土壤不符合这些条件，可以通过在土壤中混合大量有机物，包括堆肥、鸡粪或牛粪来进行土壤修复。 前两年是生长期，施有机肥，第三年开始施颗粒肥(30%），NPK 15-3-20-2+9S+TE，70%有机肥。

除了令人愉悦的味道外，刺番荔枝果实的益处还包括 71 卡路里的能量、247 克蛋白质以及钙、铁、镁、钾和磷——更不用说它还是维生素 C 和 A 的来源。

刺果番荔枝可以新鲜食用或用于冰淇淋、慕斯、果冻、蛋奶酥、冰糕、蛋糕和糖果中。 菲律宾人将幼果用作蔬菜，而在加勒比地区，则将果肉过滤，将牛奶与糖混合饮用或与葡萄酒或白兰地混合饮用。