Coconut our Main Crop

The coconut serves as the backbone of Jessie’s Sunshine Farm, forming the primary canopy that shapes the farm’s structure and microclimate. Its towering palms provide shade, wind protection, and organic mulch from fallen fronds. Beyond its ecological role, coconuts yield essential products, like water, oil, sugar, and coir. This is central to both local livelihood and regional trade. Hence this enduring crop stands as a symbol of tropical resilience and abundance.

Durian

Durian, often called the “King of Fruits,” is cultivated in carefully chosen sections with rich soil and consistent rainfall. Its towering growth and distinctive fragrance make it both a specialty and a symbol of tropical luxury. The farm’s durian trees contribute to regional identity, reflecting Mindanao’s reputation for world-class varieties. Through proper pruning and spacing, Jessie’s Sunshine Farm ensures a balance between premium yield and ecological stability.

Durian Research

Lanzones

Lanzones trees thrive in shaded, moist areas of the farm, producing clusters of sweet, translucent fruit. Their deep roots aid in soil aeration and nutrient cycling, supporting the health of surrounding plants. The fruit’s delicate flavor makes it a seasonal favorite among locals and tourists alike. By growing lanzones, Jessie’s Sunshine Farm preserves a cherished Filipino delicacy while maintaining a biodiverse orchard ecosystem.

Pomelo

Pomelo trees enrich the citrus diversity of the farm, bearing large, fragrant fruits with a refreshing balance of sweetness and tang. They grow well in open sunlight yet tolerate mild shade under the coconut canopy. Each harvest provides ample juice and fresh fruit ideal for both home use and market sale. Pomelo represents abundance, health, and the vibrancy of tropical living.

Pink Pomelo

Rambutan

Rambutan trees, with their bright red, hairy fruits, bring color and excitement to the farm’s landscape. They flourish in humid conditions, thriving beside other tropical species like durian and lanzones. The fruits’ sweet, juicy taste makes them highly sought-after during harvest season. Rambutan embodies the festive spirit of tropical farming and serves as a major draw for agritourism visitors.

Bangkok Santol

Santol trees are known for their tart-sweet fruits, often used for jams, preserves, and local delicacies. Their broad canopies contribute to the cooling microclimate beneath the coconut layer. The trees’ deep roots stabilize the soil, making them ideal for boundary planting and erosion control. Santol reflects the farm’s vision of integrating local fruit heritage with sustainable land management.

Bangkok Santol Research

American Lime

American lime (commonly represented by key or West Indian lime varieties) is a small, vigorous citrus tree that fits well into mixed orchard edges and service rows. Its bright, acidic fruits are prized for fresh juice, marinades, and preserving local recipes, adding year-round culinary value. The tree’s compact habit allows interplanting with mid-canopy species without heavy shading. Planted strategically, American lime contributes to microclimate control and continuous harvest diversity.

American Lime Research

American Lemon (Second Canopy)

American lemon varieties (including common garden and ornamental lemon types) yield tart, versatile fruits that support jams, beverages, and value-added products. Lemon trees prefer well-drained sites and do well in sunny clearings between taller canopy trees. Their fragrant blossoms attract pollinators and enhance the farm’s sensory appeal during flowering season. Lemons add dependable marketable produce and a citrus backbone for processed goods.

American Lemon Research

Tabon-tabon

Tabon-tabon (Atuna) is a native coastal/lowland tree traditionally used in Mindanao cuisine—particularly for preparing kinilaw—bringing both cultural and ecological value to the farm. Its fruits and aromatic properties make it a useful specialty crop that ties Jessie’s Sunshine Farm to local culinary heritage. Tabon-tabon grows well in wet tropical settings and supports biodiversity with its flowers and fruiting cycle. Cultivating it helps preserve a native species while providing an authentic agritourism talking point.

Tabon Tabon Research

Mangga Cebu

Mangga Cebu (Carabao-type mango) — represented locally by prized Philippine cultivars such as Carabao/Cebu types — is valued for its intensely sweet flesh and exceptional eating quality. These mangoes command strong local and export markets and are ideal for fresh-sale, dried mango products, and premium preserves. Trees prefer well-drained, sunlit pockets and reward careful pruning and thinning with superior fruit size and flavor. Growing Cebu-type mangoes bolsters the farm’s branding with a recognized regional specialty

Mangga Cebu Research

Purple Mango

Purple mango(purple/novelty mango varieties) varieties bring visual novelty and unique flavor profiles to the orchard, offering both table fruit and a distinct selling point for agritourism. Their striking skin coloration makes them attractive in markets and on-pack, while many purple cultivars still deliver the familiar sweet, tropical mango aroma. These trees are managed similarly to other mango types—favoring sun, well-drained soil, and seasonal fruit thinning. Including purple mangoes diversifies Jessie’s Sunshine Farm’s product mix and helps the farm stand out.

Purple Mango Research

Sweet Guyabano

Sweet guyabano (sweet soursop selections) selections are cultivated for improved flavor and lower acidity compared with typical soursop, making them excellent for fresh eating, juices, and wellness products. As a medium-sized Annona species, it grows well in humid, partially shaded areas and contributes soft fruit production between larger canopy trees. The fruit’s creamy texture and nutrient profile lend themselves to fresh beverage offerings and value-added goods. Sweet guyabano strengthens the farm’s health-forward product line while fitting smoothly into the layered canopy design.

Sweet Guyabano Research

Guavapple

Guavapple (guava/‘guapple’ hybrids or apple-type guava) (local name for apple-shaped or improved guava hybrids) combines the hardiness of guava with apple-like shape or texture, producing crunchy, aromatic fruits that are ideal fresh or for preserves. These varieties are fast-growing, tolerant of varied soils, and fruit frequently—making them excellent for continuous supply. Small tree size allows them to occupy the fourth layer or hedgerow positions without competing with taller crops. Guavapples offer quick returns and a charming, marketable novelty for visitors and local shopper

Guavapple Research

Mangosteen

Mangosteen, often celebrated as the “Queen of Fruits,” produces thick-rinded, purple fruits with sweet-tart white segments prized across Southeast Asia. It prefers consistently warm, humid, and sheltered sites—making it well suited to protected mid-canopy microclimates on the farm. Though relatively slow to establish, mature trees reward patience with premium, high-value fruit that enhances the farm’s specialty fruit portfolio. Including mangosteen supports luxury product lines and elevates the farm’s reputation for rare tropical offerings

Mangosteen Research

Indian Mango

Indian mango (South Asian mango varieties) varieties (numerous cultivar groups from the Indian subcontinent) add genetic and flavor diversity to the farm’s mango collection, often contributing distinctive aromatics and fiber characteristics. These cultivars can provide contrasting harvest windows and taste profiles compared with Philippine types, useful for blended products and comparative farm tastings. Proper varietal selection and site placement ensure compatibility with the layered canopy and optimize cross-pollination where beneficial. Offering Indian mangoes widens market appeal and deepens the farm’s mango story for visitors and buyers.

Indian Mango Research

Atis Fruit, Cherimoya 

Atis trees are small yet prolific, bearing soft, creamy fruits with a unique, fragrant sweetness. They fit perfectly into the lower canopy layer, where they enjoy filtered light and rich organic soil. The fruits are rich in vitamins and serve as a nutritious treat for guests and local markets. Atis adds diversity to the farm’s production while requiring minimal maintenance.

Atis Research

Chico, Sapodilla

Chico trees produce brown, sand-textured fruits filled with caramel-like sweetness, favored by children and elders alike. Their evergreen foliage provides year-round greenery and habitat for birds and pollinators. Chico trees are highly resilient, adapting to dry conditions and providing steady yields over many years. They symbolize endurance and the quiet reliability of native tropical crops.

Chico Fruit Research

Calamansi

Calamansi thrives as a mid-level crop between the coconut rows, valued for its zesty juice and versatility in Filipino cuisine. Its compact growth allows efficient use of space while enhancing soil health through organic leaf fall. The fruit’s refreshing flavor makes it ideal for beverages, marinades, and processed goods. Calamansi represents both economic opportunity and a cultural staple across the Philippines.

Calamansi Research

Banana

Bananas provide quick returns and year-round harvests, forming a living mulch between permanent crops. Their broad leaves enrich the soil and retain moisture, reducing the need for chemical inputs. Each variety—Saba, Latundan, Lakatan, and Morado—offers unique taste profiles suited for both fresh consumption and processing. Bananas also serve as feed for livestock, completing the farm’s circular system.

Banana Research

Cacao

Cacao enriches the farm’s biodiversity and contributes to the global demand for fine-flavored chocolate. Growing comfortably in partial shade, it benefits from the protection of taller trees like coconuts. Its pods, once fermented and dried, produce rich cocoa beans that embody the taste of tropical Mindanao. The cultivation of cacao connects Jessie’s Sunshine Farm to the expanding artisanal chocolate movement.

Cacao Research

Papaya

Papaya trees grow swiftly, filling sunny gaps between longer-maturing fruit trees. Their nutrient-rich fruits are a favorite for breakfast tables and natural health enthusiasts. Papaya contributes organic matter through its soft stems and large leaves, benefiting soil regeneration. As a fast-yielding crop, it supports both nutrition and short-term income goals for the farm.

Papaya Research

Coffee

Coffee trees flourish beneath the filtered light of the coconut canopy, producing beans with a distinctive aroma and flavor profile. The intercropping design promotes soil fertility and water retention, ensuring sustainable yields. Locally grown coffee offers both a livelihood stream and a sensory experience for farm visitors. Each harvest celebrates the harmony between people, plants, and place.

Robusta Coffee Research

Star Apple, Kaimito

Star apple, known for its silky flesh and subtle sweetness, adds a layer of tropical delight to the farm. Its dense foliage improves air humidity and offers shade for lower crops. This tree plays a vital role in the mid-canopy system, supporting pollinators and enriching the ecosystem. Star apples are prized in local markets and serve as a refreshing treat for guests.

Starapple Research

Guyabano

Guyabano trees offer soft, aromatic fruits rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, perfect for juice and wellness markets. They adapt well to the humid conditions of Mindanao and require minimal care once established. The tree’s large leaves also serve medicinal and herbal purposes, valued in traditional practices. Guyabano embodies the farm’s vision of merging nutrition, health, and natural farming.

Guyabano Research

Avocado

Avocado trees bring both nutrition and shade to Jessie’s Sunshine Farm, thriving under the mild protection of taller coconuts. Their creamy, nutrient-rich fruits are a premium commodity, known for healthy fats and export potential. The trees’ strong root systems help stabilize the soil, particularly on gentle slopes. As a mid-level crop, avocado enhances biodiversity while adding high-value produce to the farm’s portfolio.

Avocado Research

Jackfruit, Langka

Jackfruit trees stand as sturdy providers of large, aromatic fruits packed with vitamins and dietary fiber. Their wide canopies contribute to the layered structure of the farm, giving light shade to lower-growing plants. The tree’s versatility—used for fresh fruit, dried chips, or meat substitutes—makes it a valuable crop for sustainable food production. Its wood and leaves also serve practical uses, reinforcing the farm’s zero-waste approach.

Jackfruit Research