Dragon fruit is a seasonal summer fruit. It usually ripens in summer from May to November. Summer is the peak ripening time, especially from June to August. This is also the time when the flavor is good and the price is much cheaper than other times of the year. It starts to be available around May every year and is sold in the last season. It contains many nutrients that are good for the body when eaten. Dragon fruit usually ripens between May and November each year. It takes about 40 days from flowering to fruit harvesting. Its fruits can be harvested when they turn from green to purple and the fruiting period is about 6 months. Once harvested it is ready for the market.