Overview of Red Dragon fruit

Pitayas or pitahayas are fruits native to the Americas that are produced by several different types of cactus. In the family Cactaceae, pitaya refers to the fruit of the genus Stenocereus, while pitahaya or dragon fruit refers to the fruit of the genus Selenicereus. Pitayas, also known as Dragon fruits, are tropical fruits with a bright red exterior and a sweet, seed-flecked pulp.

More to love in Red Dragon fruit: 

• Its unique look and power attract foodies and health-conscious consumers
• The antioxidants found in dragon fruit help boost your immunity
• The seeds are fairly variable in their germination rate, but they are easy to germinate
• To thrive, dragon fruit needs warmth, moisture, and plenty of light

Benefits of Red Dragon fruit

There is a lot of vitamin C in dragon fruit. Eating dragon fruit provides you with vitamin C, which is good for your health. The fruit boosts your iron levels. Dragon fruit contains iron, which is essential for moving oxygen through your body and generating energy. The vitamin C in dragon fruit helps your body absorb and utilize iron

How to sow and care for Red Dragon fruit Seeds

Red Dragon Fruit seeds we provide from Garden Paradise Seeds generally germinate within a few days, though some groups may need up to eight weeks. Before planting seeds, make sure the soil is moist and sterile. The soil temperature should be between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Exceptional soils will significantly retard seed germination and may completely prevent germination. It is important to handle the dragon fruit seeds carefully since they are small and fragile. Be careful when watering to not disturb the soil as seeds can become deeply buried, preventing them from reaching the surface and rotting.

Select a garden bed that gets full sun or light shade during the hottest hours of the day and has deep, organically rich soil that drains well. An essential support structure for dragon fruit is a trellis or pergola because it grows to more than 20 feet tall once it matures. Dragon fruit should be planted at least 400-500cm away from structures, power lines, and trees to avoid damaging them. Dragon fruit requires regular irrigation during periods of drought during the growing season.  

Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.

Specifications:

• Feature: Fruits every five months
• Flowering Time: Summer
• Soil Type: Sandy
• Plant Type: Cactus
• Season: Winter
• USDA Zones: 10-11
• Use:  Ornamental vine and as a fruit crop.
• More: Reproductive
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Tracheophytes,Angiosperms,Eudicots
• Order: Caryophyllales
• Family: Cactaceae
• Subfamily: Cactoideae
• Genus: Persicaria
• Species:  P. microcephaly 

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