What kind of soil is suitable for growing dragon fruit?

The requirements for soil in pitaya cultivation are not very high, and it has a strong adaptability. It can grow normally on most soils, especially some grafted pitayas, which have a stronger adaptability to soil.

Dragon fruit planting soil

Dragon fruit is more suitable for planting in fertile, loose, well-drained and permeable soil. It is best to choose weakly alkaline soil with a pH of about 7.5. It can also grow in sandy soil and clay. However, it should be noted that soil acidification will directly lead to the deterioration of the physical and chemical properties of the soil, thereby affecting yield and quality.

In addition, pitaya is a tropical and subtropical fruit, and its cultivation technology is not complicated. It prefers warm and humid places, is shade-tolerant and tolerant to barrenness, and the most suitable temperature for its growth is around 30°C. It can also be planted outdoors at 5°C.

Dragon fruit soil preparation method

When preparing the soil for pitaya, you can add some sheep manure and leaf mold in appropriate amounts, which will help it grow better. You can also use leaf mold, coarse river sand and manure soil.

The mixture should be mixed in a ratio of 6:2:2, and the mixture must be exposed to the sun for disinfection before use. Black clay or red clay can also be improved by mixing with sand, rice husks, sawdust, peat, etc.

In addition, if you want it to grow vigorously, you must also pay attention to the management of light, temperature, fertilizer and water.