Packing, Selling and Export of Dragon Fruits
The Dragon Fruit’s potential to trade in both domestic and export markets has been growing. The demand is at its peak level. Dragon Fruit Market is projected to register a […]
The Dragon Fruit’s potential to trade in both domestic and export markets has been growing. The demand is at its peak level. Dragon Fruit Market is projected to register a […]
Dragon fruit yield The pitaya plants can start producing fruits 12-15 months after planting. Depending on the variety, the environmental conditions and the cultivation practices applied, and plant’s age, a […]
While few data are available, it seems that the global production of dragon fruit is increasing, with more hectares to be cultivated every year. For example, more than 450 hectares […]
Nutrition needs of Dragon fruit Before every Dragon fruit commercial production farm starts the land preparation, it is necessary to perform soil analysis beforehand. This is to have the specific […]
As a succulent plant, the Dragon Fruit tree is a drought-tolerant plant that does not require frequent watering, but sufficient soil moisture is needed for good growth and yields. In […]
Pruning is the practice of selectively removing plant parts (like branches, buds, spent flowers, etc.) to control the plant regarding the morphology and the balance between vegetative growth and reproduction […]
Dragon Fruit Pollination Pollination is essential in fruit production of the Dragon fruit. Especially for the self-incompatible varieties, cross-pollination between different dragon fruit varieties is needed to ensure a better […]
Dragon fruit cultivation and plant yield greatly benefit and depend to an extent on good sunlight exposure (6-8 hours daily). The shady areas are not likely suitable for dragon fruit […]
Based on attitude and climate conditions, the regions below 800 meters (26-25 feet) above sea level are suitable for dragon fruit cultivation. While they are not very demanding in a […]
Dragon Fruit plant information and morphology The Dragon Fruit is a tropical, perennial, epiphytic, vine-like cacti fruit tree that belongs to the Cactaceae family. This climbing cactus has triangular, green stems (up […]
There are many varieties of dragon fruits with different characteristics and commercial importance. Most are classified into 3 different types: Hylocereus megalanthus: yellow fruit and whitish flesh and is also known […]
Dragon Fruit – Pitaya History Dragon fruit is a vining epiphytic cactus known as Pitaya and is a super fruit indigenous to Central and South America. It is found on […]
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Of the different types of food in the world, cereals account for 40% of the food produced. They can grow in several climates, so they are a staple food for […]
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Apricot Pests and Diseases The plant protection of Apricot trees against various pests and diseases is usually necessary, especially in cases where apricot is grown in large areas (monoculture, many […]
Apricot Tree Yield A healthy mature apricot tree may produce, on average, around 154 lbs or 70 kg of apricots. This means that the total yield of an apricot orchard […]