How to Grow Dragon Fruit From a Seed Prepare the soil bed. Dragon fruit needs full sun, so choose a sunny area in your garden or a sunny windowsill that gets at least six hours of sunlight a day. Prepare the seeds. Plant the seeds. Water. Thin and transplant. Support. How long does it take […]
Only three states grow dragon fruit commercially: California (primarily Southern California), Florida, and Hawaii (Lobo et al, 2013). Can you grow dragon fruit in USA? If you live in US Hardiness Zones 10-11, you’ll be able to grow dragon fruit outdoors year round. In other zones, you’ll want to grow your dragon fruit in a […]
Most people prune the dragon fruits after they have set fruits. This is usually the fall season. Depending on where you are located, this can be November or May. Before flowering, if you notice some small shoots on the plants, prune them off. Do you need to prune dragon fruit? If you are just starting […]
Tropical climate is suitable for dragon fruit cultivation. Temperature about 25°C suitable for its growth & when fruits are growing on the plant, it needs a temperature of 30°C to 35°C but its plant can also tolerate maximum temperature of 40°C and minimum of 7°C. Where do dragon fruits grow best? Dragon fruit grows on […]
In the summer months, it requires a deep watering three times a week. Decrease this amount in winter to once a week or once every ten days. Allow the dragon fruit to dry in between waterings, as it will die if it gets too much water during the winter months. Only water when temperatures are […]