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Dragon fruit planting

Published: 2024-11-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/11/22, Pitaya is a tropical and subtropical fruit that likes to grow under warm, moist and sunny conditions, so what is the planting of pitaya? A brief introduction to dragon fruit is a perennial climbing succulent plant, which is native to Central America.

Pitaya is a tropical and subtropical fruit that likes to grow under warm, moist and sunny conditions, so what is the planting of pitaya?

I. brief introduction of dragon fruit

The dragon fruit is a perennial climbing succulent plant, native to Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and Cuba in Central America, and then introduced to countries such as China, Thailand and Vietnam.

The flowers of the dragon fruit are white and about 30 centimeters long. The skin of the fruit is red and the shape is oblong or oval. The pulp is white or red, with sesame seeds in it.

II. Planting of dragon fruit

1. Pitaya is usually planted by grafting, sowing and cutting.

Cutting is more used than the other two methods, because the operation of cutting is relatively simple and the survival rate is high.

2. Tropical areas can be planted in all seasons, and the most suitable time for planting in China is from March to April each year.

Due to local climate differences, the actual planting time should also be based on the local climate.

3. During the planting period, water and fertilizer management and weeding should be done according to the soil conditions.

Dragon fruit like light and shade, there are certain requirements for soil fertility, like to grow in a warm and humid environment, so usually more watering, pay attention to fertilization.

In addition, the existence of weeds will also affect the dragon fruit to absorb nutrients, so it is also necessary to weed more.

4. After harvest, old branches should be pruned in time to promote the growth of new branches.

 
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