Where does dragon fruit grow? Where does it grow?

Introduction to Pitaya

Growth habits of pitaya Pitaya, also known as jade dragon fruit, dragon ball fruit, longevity fruit, etc. The pitaya flesh is full and firm, and the overall appearance is basically oval, with a length of about 15 to 20 cm. The skin of pitaya is mostly red, and some pitaya skin is yellow. The flesh is divided into three colors: red, white, and yellow.

Where does dragon fruit grow?

Where does pitaya like to grow? The origin of pitaya is mainly located in Cuba, Colombia and other regions in Central America. Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand and Vietnam are also major production areas of pitaya. The production areas of pitaya in my country are mainly concentrated in Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan and other provinces with hot and humid climates.

Pitaya mainly grows in subtropical and tropical areas with sufficient sunlight and humid climate. Pitaya does not have high requirements for soil and can grow in plains, mountains and arid land. Pitaya likes sufficient sunlight and fertile nutrients. It should be watered more during spring and summer planting, and drained in time on rainy days.

Dragon fruit growth process

Dragon fruit growing environment: Dragon fruit can grow in an open-air environment. Dragon fruit can be planted outdoors in places where the minimum temperature is above 5℃.

With the continuous development of biotechnology, pitaya can also be grown in temperate zones. The growth of pitaya goes through four steps: seedling cultivation, pollination, flowering, and fruit development. Pitaya generally matures in summer, and it takes about 50 days from flowering to harvesting.

Dragon fruit growing environment

Dragon fruit growth conditions: Light has a great influence on the growth of pitaya. It is necessary to ensure that there is sufficient light when the pitaya grows. At the same time, a humid environment can also allow the pitaya to grow well.

The temperature range between 26℃ and 36℃ is the most suitable for the growth of dragon fruit. The dragon fruit grown under suitable environmental conditions has plump flesh, juicy and sweet taste.