The Best Practice To Grow Your Own Dragon Fruit From Seeds
What You’ll Need
Dragon fruit seeds
Seed-starting mix or well-draining potting soil
Seed trays or small pots
Plastic wrap or a clear plastic dome
Sunny location or grow lights
Water
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preparing the Seeds
Extract Seeds: Scoop seeds from a ripe dragon fruit, rinse them, and let them dry for a day. You can also use store-bought seeds.
2. Preparing the Soil
Soil: Use a well-draining seed-starting mix or a blend of potting soil with sand or perlite.
Containers: Fill trays or pots with the soil mix and ensure they have drainage holes.
3. Sowing the Seeds
Planting: Sprinkle seeds on the soil surface and press them gently. Do not cover them.
Watering: Mist the soil to keep it moist but not soggy.
4. Creating the Right Environment
Humidity: Cover containers with plastic wrap or a dome to maintain humidity.
Light: Place in a sunny spot or under grow lights.
5. Germination and Seedling Care
Germination: Seeds usually sprout in 1-3 weeks.
Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Remove the cover once seedlings appear.
Transplanting: Move seedlings to larger pots or the garden when they have 2-3 sets of leaves.
6. Growing Conditions
Sunlight: Ensure the plant gets 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Soil: Use well-draining soil. Water regularly, letting the soil dry slightly between waterings.
7. Supporting the Plant
Support: Use a trellis or stake to support the climbing dragon fruit plant.
8. Fertilizing
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced or cactus fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
9. Pollination and Fruit Development
Pollination: Hand-pollinate indoors if necessary. Fruits mature in 30-50 days after flowering.
Fruit: Harvest when the fruit is vibrant pink or red and slightly soft.