Is it profitable to grow dragon fruit? The cost and profit per acre

Is growing dragon fruit profitable?

At present, growing pitaya is still relatively profitable, because pitaya has good market prospects, and its fruit-bearing period is long, so it can be harvested many times a year. However, if you want to seize the market, you must master good planting techniques.

Profits and benefits of growing pitaya

Dragon fruit has the characteristics of high yield and high profit. The current purchase price is about 6-8 yuan per catty. After deducting the costs of rent, labor costs, etc., the profit per mu of land is approximately between 10,000 and 20,000 yuan.

High-yield cultivation techniques for pitaya

1. Processing seeds

If you choose to plant dragon fruit from seeds, it is best to select a ripe fruit, separate the pulp and seeds, and wash them clean.

2. Leveling columns

The planting of pitaya requires a bed width of 3 meters and a height of 0.3 meters. Reinforced concrete pillars or stone bars can be used for climbing. The stone pillars can be about 50 centimeters high.

3. Planting

The best time to sow pitaya is in spring, from March to April. Because the seeds are relatively small, it is best to soak them in water to expand before sowing. In the later stage, control the temperature at around 25°C and cover them with a layer of plastic film to keep them warm and moist.