We rode on this bullock-cart to go on an agro educational tour around the farm with the help of a friendly, Malay tour guide.
Our tour guide (apparently I forgot the name.. pardon me for that) is smelling the jackfruit to know if the fruit is ready for harvest.
Did you know that dragon fruits grow on cactus-like plants? Well, I didn't until I saw this. To cause a dragon fruit to grow, a farmer would cut off the top of a frond. The
yellow flower on the left side of the picture is the beginning formation of the fruit. It will develop into a pinkish colored flesh like the one at the center of the picture and contains really strong anti-oxidants.
yellow flower on the left side of the picture is the beginning formation of the fruit. It will develop into a pinkish colored flesh like the one at the center of the picture and contains really strong anti-oxidants.
A close up photo of passion fruit.
The farm also boasts a collection of herbs such as basil, oregano, turmeric and many others.
Fish therapy at the farm's koi pond! A surprise discovery at the end of the guided tour. Let them nibble at your hands!
Meet the large, two-toed, swift-footed flightless bird - the largest there is among living birds - the Ostrich, at the farm's mini zoo.
A refreshing sip of coconut drink at the end of the farm tour.
Fruits galore at the farm's souvenir shop. Buy them at a cheaper price here.
So for a better understanding of the commercial fruits produced in Johor, visit the Desaru Fruit Farm. This is another exciting attraction in the state of Johor.
