Tag: pitaya

Looking to grow heart-healthy dragon fruit? UF/IFAS scientists offer latest insights on pests, beneficial insects

by Lourdes Mederos

February 10, 2021

Dragon fruit, a fruit of choice for its health benefits, has burgeoned in popularity over recent years. The exotic crop has caught the eyes of farmers and consumers alike for its low maintenance and vibrant flowering qualities. Scientists ... READ MORE

Category: SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Beneficial Insects, Daniel Carrillo, Dragon Fruit, Edis, Pests, Pitaya, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center

Dragon Fruit in Indian River: Great Alternative Crop

by Amir Rezazadeh

June 14, 2019

Citrus greening is making citrus production very challenging and expensive. Many growers in Florida are looking for high value alternative crop with same or even higher profit compare to citrus. One tropical fruit native to Mexico and Central ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Alternative Crops, Dragon Fruit, Pitaya

Growing Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) in Florida

by Amir Rezazadeh

June 14, 2019

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Alternative Crops, Dragon Fruit, Pitaya

Dragon Fruit

by Jessica Sullivan

September 7, 2018

“Dragon fruit” refers to several species of climbing cactus native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Central and South America and grown in tropical regions worldwide. South Florida has a few hundred acres of commercial dragon fruit ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables
Tags: Dooryard Fruits, Dragon Fruit, Pitaya

Home-grown dragon fruit – a fruit salad possibility!

by Ralph Mitchell

August 23, 2017

We have a dragon fruit plant in our Demonstration Garden on Harbor View Road and for the first time it appears to be setting fruit! This member of the cactus family produces large red or yellow fruit after a huge night-blooming flower hopefully ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes
Tags: Dragon Fruit, Pitaya, Strawberry Pear

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