Pioneers Dragonfruit Market in south Trinidad
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2021
- The Dragonfruit (or Pitaya in some places) has a variety of health benefits, apart from its unique design and scrumdiddlyumtious taste. Its flower only blooms once in the night and a variety of the dragonfruit is grown right here in south Trinidad, in the Penal (lol). So join us my Trinbago Vibes peeps as we explore Pioneers Dragonfruit Market
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Contact for Pioneers Dragonfruit Market (DFM)
+1(868)-365-5551
They charge $60 TTD per pound (lb) for the dragonfruit and $40 for the plants (at the time of this recording), only cash at this point in time
Their opening hours, at the time of this recording :
Everyday at 10am to 5pm
Chapters
0:05 - Intro
0:30 - the Drive to get to Pioneers DFM
1:36 - the Entrance to Pioneers DFM
2:07 - on Arrival to Pioneers DFM
2:30 - Dragonfruit Education
3:50 - the Types of dragonfruit cultivated at Pioneers DFM
4:12 - tasting a red Dragonfruit
4:35 - the entrance fee to Pioneers DFM
5:19 - more info on Pioneers DFM from the owner
6:06 - Pioneers Dragonfruit Market montage
7:35 - here come the rain
8:34 - Thoughts on our tour guide
8:50 - Outro
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- Rajeev
Hey peeps, the dragonfruit I had tasted in-between a watermelon and cantaloupe, while the texture reminded me of a Kiwi fruit, and they charge $60 TTD per pound for the fruit at the time of this recording. You can always check their Facebook page or call them to find out more (all info in the description above)
Visited the Pioneer Dragon Fruit farm today so got to taste the fruit and bought some. It did have a nice juicy taste to it, very subtle taste between a cantaloupe and slight kiwi , but I liked it.
I bought dragon fruit here in Miami , taste sweet,taste just like watermelon
This is so amazing, that this farmer of this exotic fruit has mastered growing such a fruit in our country on a large scale 👏👏💯 didn't know, but now I know, thank u.
Yup, and they are also experimenting via grafting to yield some unique ones as well, not to mention it’s a place open to the public to visit
So good to see Dragon fruit is grown in Trinidad. I love Dragon fruit and other exotic fruits.
Yup, and this could be a game changer in terms of our agriculture sector in going forward, thanks for support Delia 🙏🏽
Dragon fruit grows on the Hylocereus cactus, also known as the Honolulu queen, whose flowers only open at night.
The plant is native to southern Mexico and Central America. Today, it is grown all over the world. Lovely Video..Rajeev.
Best Wishes & Support from INDIA. Jai Maa Durga.
Very informative Satya, and thank you for your support always 🙏🏽 Jai Maa Durga
Dragonfruit look sweet and nice garden
Indeed it was, at least this type...thanks for stopping by ☺️
I saw dragonfruit growing at La Vega some years ago but I didn't know it was being farmed on a large scale now. Fabulous colour!!!
Yup the colours are definitely beautiful, and it can be a game changer given its benefits
Beautiful video bro much love and appreciation from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦. And Guyana 🇬🇾❤
much appreciated bro 🙏🏽 big up 🇨🇦🇬🇾
Excellent presentation. Have to visit the next time I come home. Have never seen or eaten it. Congrats to the farmer. He is a pioneer.
Thank you and yes you won’t regret visiting next time you’re home
That fruit used to grow wild on my mango tree long long ago but did not know it was dragon fruit.
Ohh, now that would have been an interesting taste, cuz it would have been a hybrid I’m sure
Great video showcasing the beautiful dragon fruit thanks for sharing cheers from Orlando ✌🏼✌🏼
much appreciated Nigel 🙏🏽 cheers from Trinbago🙌🏽
So amazing...didn't know that it was growing in Trinidad in Penal. Thanks for sharing .
Indeed it is and you’re welcome 🙏🏽
Really great to see the farmers in Trinidad experimenting and finding ways to cultivate different kinds of crops. Fruits are full of fiber, vitamin C, and rich sources of antioxidants which protect us from free radical damage. Eating fruits is on excellent way to boost your immune system. Eat the locally grown food, and support these hard working farmers. I admire dedicated people like Mr. Anand who has not given up during these difficult times. God bless this man and others like him.
Indeed and it also helps that this particular one is delicious, I cannot express this enough, lol
@@TrinbagoVibes One reason for the noticeable difference in taste is because the ones in the grocery stores are picked long before they are ripened. They do this in order to extend its shelf life. Even the fruits in the grocery stores that look ripe are not ripened on the tree or plant on which they grew. The nutrients and flavors are not fully developed, and will not be as delicious as those allowed to mature and ripened on the plant. People in T&T should support their local farmers. The food grown locally is better quality, unless farmers are using harmful chemicals and man made fertilizers.
@@durgabhawanee9957 agreed we have to support our local farmers, and this fruit is not like paw paw or mango in that even when picked it will get ripe, it’s process stops at the time it is picked to extend shelf life as you mentioned.
Visited the Pioneeer’s Dragon Fruit farm today and it was awesome to see so many trees. Our guide, Mr. John took us around and we learnt how it grows and even got a taste. It has a very subtle taste not bad at all, like a mix between a cantaloupe and slight kiwi; bought some as well.
Nice, yeah got that kiwi and almost pear/ cantaloupe taste, and Mr. John is a boss
The fruit you tasted is a good variety but the yellow variety is even more tasty all the best to the farmers of t&t keep up the wonderful work 🙏
Ohhh, hmmm I’ve to get my hands on that one and try it, because the one I had was really good and you’re saying the yellow takes it to another level 😁
First time I’m seeing this fruit thanks for sharing it
You’re most welcome
So I just tasted this fruit for the 1st time @ 5:55am this morning and I love it. I think I want a plant to grow in my yard which will make me the 1st 1 with it in my community. Good eat and best colour👌🏾👍🏾
Nice and there are a lot of healthy benefits when you consume it and well you know where to go if you want to get the plant itself
Wow from Trinidad that is really nice amazing 💯💯💯👍👍👍
Yup, locally grown and a potential game changer if they start exporting 😊
Spectacular!!! That's living and enjoying the fruits of your labour.. God bless 🙏♥️
Indeed it is 🙏🏽 have a blessed one as well
Awesome drone shots in between!
Great cactus 🌵 plants and these fruits look very delicious.. !! Wish I could taste that myself 😋😋
Indeed they were delicious and hopefully one day you can. thanks for the feedback 🙌🏽
Cool! Very nice farm.
That it is
Yes father ❤ beautiful vlog I really enjoyed this ,, the farm is amazing & the fruit colour ❤ ,,, 👍👍👍😊🇨🇦❤
Thanks man, and yeah it’s a family friendly spot
Looks yummy! Thanks for yet another amazing vlog! 👏🏽
Indeed it was yummy and thank you for the awesome feedback 🙏🏽
Wow ❤❤❤😃😃😃 beautiful bro.
🙏🏽 thanks bro
nice video always nice to see your videos and thax fo using the natural things from the earth its amazing!!🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯💯👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤❤❤💕😋😋
Much appreciated 🙏🏽😊
wow amazing,lovely.
Thank you Merilyn 🙏🏽
Interesting video, I'm always fascinated by this fruit.The Dragon farm is very fruitful.❤
Indeed it is
Beautiful
Thank you 🙏🏽
This is amazing thanks for sharing 🤗
Indeed it is amazing and you’re most welcome Charisma, thanks for stopping by 🤗
My favorite fruits your video pop up on my screen and I so entertained 👍
Happy to see u friend and want to see ur videos more & more💕😊
Thank you for stopping by my friend 🙏🏽 and the kind sentiments
🇩🇰🇹🇹Wow 🤩, amazing. This is so surprising to me, that some Trini people have such a lovely garden with Dragonfruits👍what a beauty!
Indeed they do
Awesome video Rajeev beautiful place to visit
Indeed it is Anthony and you definitely should visit when u can 😁
Wow what a awesome video good job
Thank you 🙏🏽
Amazing, sometimes we does see it off the rocks DDI. Nice video.
Nice, but one of these is to take the Yutes down south
extremely interesting video, I only got to know about this fruit in 2019, really good stuff. lol and yeah they look so good in the rain.
Funny enough that’s the first time I tasted it, but in Canada…but when I found out it was grown here, I just had to visit and try these and it was a stark difference in taste
Man!! Your video quality is amazing.
Much appreciated 🙏🏽
Very beautiful
Thank you 🙏🏽
Great information and very informative my brother. Great Job!!
Thanks bro 🙏🏽
Uncle Anandddd🙌🏻 great review! Really amazing fruit!!!!
Thank you 🙏🏽
Awesome 👏
Thank you 🙏🏽
This is amazing. Im definitely going to check them out
you and the family will definitely enjoy it, forgot to show the kids play park within the property as well, its just a small section but its an added bonus for the younglins
Just beautiful. I had the white inside kind from an Asian supermarket where I live, and it was not good at all. But those fresh from the cactus, has to be good. The setting was just beautiful. Thanks...
Yup, I’ve to try the white inside from them to see if it’s different, but the one I tasted in Canada was bland…but the place is also serene and a nice spot to relax as well
Great info. I need to taste some Dragon fruit.👍🏽
Thank you and you Definitely should, when you do let me know what you think of it
Enjoyed your video great job 👏
Thank you 🙏🏽
Nice vid as usual Raj!
Thanks cous
Nice video, very educational!
thanks 🙏🏽
Wow , love Dragon fruits , see later
Me 2 and thank you 🙏🏽
Congratulations on this video getting so many views! It's great! Fab insight for your visitors. This is funny so I'm looking out on my terrace and I think I have a dragon fruit cactus. My neighbour gave it to me a month ago so I will wait and see if it gets a fruit!
Thanks Alex, and yeah, once it bears remember to cut it off and let me know how it is 😁
Nice...i never even had dat in my life ...fr fr....looks like a very nice fruit...nice video bro
Thanks bro, one of these days I’m sure you will try it
It looks like ice cream on the inside. Can't wait to taste them. Love the edit bro.
Yup, it’s a mix of kiwi and mango texture, you’ll definitely enjoy it and they made ice cream from it already at the farm I believe as well as bread
Good job on the video man. I like how you did the directions too so if i don't feel like using google maps it will be easy to find. Very practical to find but too far to venture for me lol. I'm hoping one day to taste this fruit since i've been seeing so much about it lately.
I believe there are some supermarkets that are selling the dragonfruit from Pionners, check out their Facebook page for more info, so at least you don’t have to make that far of a drive 😊 and thanks for the feedback on the video 🙏🏽
Cuz, I just subscribe to your channel. The dragon fruit 🍉 looks wonderful. I never had it. I am looking forward to tasting it one day. 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾
Welcome to the channel neighbs, hopefully one day you’ll be able to taste it and let me know what you think, big up 🇬🇾🙌🏽
Thank you for the info
You’re most welcome 😁
So beautiful 😍💖
indeed
Blessings bro
Same to you bro
wow ,i have to check out this place
You definitely should 😁
Hi 👋 new subscriber...great content. Love the videos 💯
Greetings Taramattee 🙌🏽 and welcome to the channel, thank you for your kind compliments
@@TrinbagoVibes Thank you . You're most welcome 🙏
Intriguing.
Indeed it is
nice video
Thank you 🙏🏽
It's amazing. I've seen it's a foreign fruit, especially in China but in our country Trinidad and Tobago, wow, would like to know how it tastes, make comparisons.
Thank you, for me it tastes like a kiwi mixed with watermelon, but yes one day I’ll be trying the white, yellow, red and hopefully pink ones to make that comparison
Thanks
You’re welcome
Wow
My expressions exactly when I found out about them
Where did you guys get this beautiful fruit I never seen this fruit before wow love it
Off the Rochard Road in Penal and yeah it’s pretty awesome
Definitely a fruit I have always wanted to try, but you don't really see it. The trees looks like a coconut catus trees. Now u making me feel to have one of those. They have alot of different fruit trees there. Didn't know you can plant strawberries here.Enjoyed this vlog bro.
Yeah you can, but it’s smaller and the taste is a bit different, but next time they have fruits y’all can visit, or next time if I’m in your area and have one me I’ll drop off one for y’all to try
Appreciate it that bro.
Dragonfruit is expensive in the L.A. groceries...except if you shop in Chinatown. After watching you eat the dragonfruit right off the tree, I suddenly feel like eating some dragonfruit. You could do a tamarind video some day.😙
Tamarind sounds like a plan 😁
@@TrinbagoVibes You could do all the items made from tamarind...sauce, chutney, drink, ball, jam, ice cream (...?) I am sure Trinis have been inventive with the fruit. I noticed tamarind sauce used in many of the Trini food videos. We never ate tamarind sauce with our food. My Mom cooking skills were diverse; Chinese, Indian, Trini, English, American, Guyanese Pepperpot, Spagetti and Spanish Rice. She didn't know anything about Japanese or French food.
Grow everything in trinidad only left is grapes and apple lol Toronto trini
Lol, yup
🇹🇹🇩🇰Dragonfruit… yes 👍
Danish cookies, cakes, pastries…nope🤐, no thank you😁.
I don’t eat shit that’s made with flour, eww 💩
Good one Trinbago Vibes😝. Yummy to the Dragonfruit👌
Thank you 🙏🏽
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Thank you 🙏🏽
Anything pass d light house is south lol. Nice video
Lol, then this is Deep South then, lol..thanks for the support 🙏🏽
Boi that is almost venny. Keep you the good work, nice editing.
@@fixorfling7032 😂😂😂 nah you hadda head more south west for that
What's the cost of a plant?
@@seanpaul7633 I think it's $40 TTD, you will have to msg them to confirm
It would have been nice to try and describe the taste or maybe compare it to a comparable fruit. Also what’s the cost range for a fruit? what are the benefits of such a fruit?
Noted, will do a follow up video on it, trying the different types but it’s similar to Kiwi mixed with a mango texture as for the benefits: rich In antioxidants, high in fiber, it strengthens your immune system and lowers blood sugar, it cost $60 per pound but you may get some discounts depending on how many you buy, lol…will definitely have to do a follow up video, thanks for the feedback
can you please go in the forest to see local trinidadian dragon fruit pick it and taste it right by the tree 👍👍👍
Local dragonfruit in the forest you say, hmm, and it’s not Rambutan you’re referring 2? Will have to ask around and get that video done for u
@@narindraramsubhag6276 much appreciated 🙏🏽, shout me if you know where in the forest has the local dragonfruit
@@TrinbagoVibes I think moruga have plant growing
@@narindraramsubhag6276 I’ve to head down that side before the end of the year, so will check and see, thanks for the info 👍🏽
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Told you I was going to subscribe... now let's see sweet tnt
I'm from elSecorro rd. In San juan.. right by the mousq
Nice, one of these days I’ll be doing doubles hopping on that side, although I normally buy by d peeps opposite Unipet
@@TrinbagoVibes you're good.. but doubles is the best street food to vlog..
@@ravisingh5207 yup, and eventually I’ll vlog every single doubles person on both islands, lol, at least that is the goal
Has the November 2022 flooding affected this town/village?
it's quite possible, although I'm not sure if their catchment would have handle the amount of water we got these past few days
Have something like that on the mango tree the stems are smaller is it the same thing
It’s possible, especially if it flowers in the night and then form this, but I’m no expert so you may have to call them to confirm
You did not describe anything about the dragon fruit itself. What did it taste like, texture. You bought some, how much did it cost? It is good to do videos but for those who have never been to visit there or even see the fruits, we would like a bit more info, but you did a good job in showing the directions to the farm.👍
Thanks for the feedback, have plans to do a follow up video with the variety of dragonfruit (once it’s available) to include these, but the one I had tasted like kiwi mixed with watermelon and it costs $60 per lb
@@TrinbagoVibes thanks for your response; love those flavors 😋😋
@@mishong3 you're most welcome 😁
its located just a minute away from me, haven't been there yet sadly
Ihu, sometimes we take for granted what’s in our backyard…but hopefully one day you’ll make it
Did they make the dragonfruit grow on another kind of tree? What I've seen were kind of leaning against walls
They made it grow on a wooden post with a round cut out of a tyre at the top and the rest of the tyre at the base of the tree to act as support
I see. Thanks😀
What or where did you guys that fruit from.?
Penal, the name of the place is Pioneer’s Dragonfruit Market, how to get there is in the video 😊
Check out Pitaya haven in Central
Will do, where are they located specifically?
@@TrinbagoVibes Chaguanas
@@shanaradulalchan8899 cool, will look them up
Does one plant produce fruit every year?
Yes it does, but I believe you have to cut the vine that produce the fruit, once it bears fruit
Help! Lol...I live in the states and got a dragon fruit at the grocery store. When cut it smelled like "dirt" musty smell and had no taste whatsoever. I heard it's supposed to taste like kiwi/pear. How do I know if it's ripe or overripe? Thank you
If it’s the white one on the inside, it will be bland..at least from my experience when I tried it in Canada, if you can get the yellow or red one (on the inside) then it will be sweet, in terms of ripeness you won’t know unless you pick it, once picked it will not get ripen further…hope this helps
@@TrinbagoVibes mine was white inside. Thank you!
I saw dragon fruit for sale at Massy store and it was ridiculously expensive I couldn't believe the price they had it at
So I heard, but at Pioneer they sell it for $60 per pound, and you have to look for their sticker on the fruit: I saw their products selling at Chase Mart at d chase village flyover ranging between $42-$56 ttd
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Do they have any durian fruit in Trinidad? Or rambutans?
We do have Rambutan, which is seasonal, not sure about Durian but I know we have Jackfruit
@@TrinbagoVibes great I like rambutans, hopefully there are durians there too. Costa Rica has tons of exotic fruits from South East Asia and they trees and seeds there. I have been to Trinidad and Tobago once, very nice temples and beaches and great steel pan music.
@@benjaminmorley1007 nice, hopefully once we get COVID under control you’ll be able to visit. I’ll definitely look to see if any of our local farmers are growing Durian
I plant my own so i dont have to buy, also my pomegranate. Some ppl sell too expensive
Ihu Angel
The black things on the fruit look like seeds.
They are 😁 with meticulous planning you can even grow them into stalks, but it’s easier to grow the stalks
@@TrinbagoVibes ...but those black things are actually edible (I've never actually seen the fruit)
I personally think its a waste of money
Ihu, to each their own