About This Variety

Meet This Variety

From seed, Dragon Fruit (Selenicereus spp.) can be added to backyard orchards. Select full sun and fertile, well-drained soil while the perennial garden crop is getting started.

Begin seeds at the crop's suitable depth in a ready planting area. Water moderately and prevent the soil from becoming waterlogged through establishment, then harvest when the crop reaches the appropriate stage for eating.

A garden-ready Dragon Fruit choice for backyard orchards.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Selenicereus spp.
Life Cycle Perennial
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Moderate; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil Preference Well-drained; Fertile

Why Gardeners Love It

Home Garden Fit

Use the plant in a home-garden setting that provides its listed growing conditions.Suited to its listed garden settings.

Fresh Garden Use

Harvest the edible crop at the appropriate stage for fresh use.Harvest at the proper stage for fresh use.

Seasonal Texture

Add crop-appropriate foliage or flower texture to a seasonal planting.Adds seasonal garden texture.

Best Growing Conditions

Germination Temperature
70-85°F
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Moderate; Avoid Waterlogging

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Prepare a site or container with the listed light and soil conditions.

Prepare the listed light and soil conditions.

02

Sow

Sow at 70-85 F using crop-appropriate depth and light guidance.

Sow at 70-85 F.

03

Water

Keep the seedbed at the listed moisture level without waterlogging it.

Maintain the listed moisture level.

04

Care

Continue crop-appropriate care as the young plants establish.

Maintain suitable care as plants establish.

05

Harvest

Harvest the edible portion only when it reaches the crop's appropriate ready stage.

Harvest when the crop is ready.

Garden Uses

Backyard Orchards
Containers
Edible Landscapes

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