What fertilizer should be used to fertilize dragon fruit so that it can grow quickly? What fertilizer do you like?

Fertilizer is an indispensable part for pitaya. If fertilized properly, it can not only meet the growth needs of pitaya, but also improve the quality of the fruit. Generally, fertilizers that can be used include urea, organic fertilizer, compound fertilizer, etc.

Fertilizer for pitaya

1. Urea and compound fertilizer

These two kinds of fertilizers need to be applied about a month after the pitaya is planted, and used twice a month, but they must be applied alternately.

2. Organic fertilizer

It is best to fertilize dragon fruit mainly with organic fertilizer. You can add some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering, and then after entering the fruiting period, you can use organic fertilizer about every 15-20 days.

3. Ferrous sulfate

The pitaya plant likes acidic soil, so before the plant germinates, you can spray it with 0.5% ferrous sulfate solution or a mixture of copper sulfate and lime, which is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

Key points for fertilizing pitaya

When planting pitaya, you need to pay attention. Since the growth of the plant is relatively small, it is best to follow the principle of "sufficient, small amount, and multiple times" when fertilizing to meet the growth needs of the crop.