My 3 Acre Tropical Farm Update: Dwarf Coconuts, Wild Cucumbers & More

John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com/ gives you an exciting 11-month update on his 3-acre tropical farm in Puerto Rico. Get ready to dive into the challenges, discoveries, and triumphs as John shares his latest progress transforming raw land into a thriving agricultural paradise. What You’ll See in This Episode: 🌴 Dwarf Coconut Palms in Action: Watch as John plants 40 dwarf coconut palms along a newly cleared road. Learn why he spaces them 20 feet apart, how to plant them correctly, and the surprising benefits they bring to the farm. 🍃 Wild Tropical Discoveries: For the first time, John identifies wild cucumbers growing naturally on his hurricane fence! Discover how these resilient plants taste, how they can be used, and why they’re a unique find for his farm. 🌱 Exciting New Plantings: John introduces a variety of tropical crops, including turmeric, Moringa, and ice cream beans, explaining why they’re perfect for this environment and how they enhance the farm’s productivity. 🌿 Nursery Expansion: See the upgraded nursery, featuring expanded growing space, automated irrigation, and new crops like pigeon peas and longevity spinach—essential for sustainable farming practices. 🌳 Forest Tour: Explore untouched sections of John’s property, discover how he’s managing the dense tropical vegetation, and check out his jackfruit trees thriving in the shade of the forest. Why You Should Watch: Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, an aspiring farmer, or just curious about life on a tropical farm, this episode is packed with hands-on tutorials, unique plant discoveries, and plenty of tips to inspire your own gardening journey. Jump to the Following Parts of this Episode: 00:00 Episode Starts 00:11 11-Month Update 01:13 Fruit Trees & Trees I am Planting 02:09 Planting 40 Coconut Palms 04:37 Dwarf Coconut Sprouts 05:38 Why do I plant Coconuts 20 foot spacing? 07:20 Why do I use PVC stakes? 15:35 How I plant a coconut sprout 18:53 Hurricane Fence with Wild Edible Vines 19:28 Wild Bitter Melon 19:50 Wild Tropical Cucumbers 21:45 Ripe Wild Tropical Cucumber for Seed or Eating 23:15 Forest Tour 23:41 Jackfruit Trees 25:30 Nursery Upgrade 26:12 Pigeon Peas After watching this episode, you will learn what I am growing & planting on my 3-acre property in Puerto Rico. Subscribe to GROWINGYOURGREENS for more videos like this: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Referenced Episodes: My 3 Acre Farm Initial Episode    • I Bought 3 Acres in the Tropics to Start M...   6 Month Update on my 3-acre tropical farm    • My 3 Acre Farm in the Tropics - 6 Month Up...   Caribbean Agroforestry Institute    • Epic Food Forest Tour: Abundant Fresh Frui...   Follow John on Instagram:   / growingyourgreens   Watch all my videos at:    / growingyourgreens   Buy My Ebook with Garden Fresh Recipes for Better Health http://www.payhip.com/gyg