Pitaya can be planted all year round, especially in spring, when the temperature rises and the soft sunshine is very beneficial to its rooting and germination. Planting time of southern pitaya: Generally, it is better to plant southern pitaya in March-165438+ 10. Keep the soil moist at the initial stage of planting and drain the rainwater in time. Planting time of pitaya in the north: pitaya is most suitable in spring and summer in the north. The growth temperature of pitaya is 25~35℃. If the temperature can't meet the requirements, it can only be planted in greenhouses.

Pitaya producing area

Pitaya is native to Central America and is the main fruit of local people. However, there are few areas suitable for planting in China, and only the southern coastal areas have planting. Such as Taiwan Province, Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian, are not only delicious, but also have high nutritional value.

Pitaya planting method

1. Garden selection: Pitaya planting does not require high soil quality. It can be planted in various soils, hillsides, flat land and sandy land. It is best to choose slightly acidic land with good drainage and rich organic matter for planting. 2. Planting: Pitaya can be planted in spring, summer and autumn, but it is suitable to plant in the middle and late May, which is close to the rainy season and very easy to survive after planting.

Key points of pitaya planting management

1. Thin fertilizer application: Due to the long harvest period of pitaya, organic fertilizer should be applied once a year, and NPK compound fertilizer should be applied in a balanced way for a long time. 2. Picking the heart: In the growth process of pitaya, when its branches grow to more than 1m, the heart of the plant should be picked in time to make the branches of the plant droop naturally.