Our Story
About Simon
From a single taste at a Townsville markets to one of WA's most passionate dragon fruit collections.
About the Farm
Growing dragon fruit in Western Australia
Western Australia's warm, dry climate is well-suited to dragon fruit. Long summers, low humidity, and excellent sunlight hours mean the plants thrive here — but success still depends on getting the basics right.
Simon has been growing dragon fruit at Champion Lakes for years, testing varieties, refining techniques, and learning what actually works in WA conditions. These notes are drawn directly from that experience — practical, honest, and written for growers at every level, from backyard hobbyists to those looking to establish a serious collection.
How It Started
One taste changed everything
Simon's journey with dragon fruit began in 2015 when he reconnected with an old school friend, Anthony, in Townsville. At a farmers market on the Strand, Simon tried his very first red dragon fruit — Hylocereus Polyrhizus — and was hooked. The kids were not quite as impressed, but Simon's mind was made up: the journey had begun.
After a few years of collecting, Simon decided to get more serious. Simon's Dragon Fruit Facebook page was born in November 2020. By September 2021, after outgrowing the backyard, he purchased a 3/4 acre block in Champion Lakes, Western Australia, and began moving the collection there.
Today the Champion Lakes property is home to over 100 varieties of dragon fruit, plus a growing collection of other fruit trees — star fruit, mulberries, citrus, mangoes, black sapote, custard apple, jackfruit, and more. From established favourites to Simon's own hand-crafted hybrids, every variety is grown with the same care and curiosity that started it all.
Our Approach
What drives us
Real Experience
Every growing guide on this site comes from direct, hands-on experience at Simon's farm. No theory, no repurposed content — just what actually works in WA's climate.
Genuine Variety
Simon actively seeks out new and rare varieties from growers around the world, and breeds his own hybrids. The collection grows every season.
Open Community
This site exists to share knowledge freely. Whether you're buying your first cutting or comparing hybrid notes, Simon is genuinely happy to help.
100+
Varieties in the collection
3/4 acre
Champion Lakes property
10+
Years of growing experience
WA Grown
All stock from Simon's farm
The Property
The farm
Simon's farm in Champion Lakes, Western Australia — home to 100+ dragon fruit varieties.
I would like to thank my daughter and IT advisor Rebecca for all her help in this project and all credit and thanks to my beautiful wife Maya for all the recipes, her cooking and help is deeply appreciated
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Ready to grow your own?
Browse varieties or get in touch with Simon directly to find out what's in stock this season.