{"product_id":"natural-white-dragon-fruit-pitaya","title":"Natural White Dragon Fruit (Pitaya)","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Dragon Fruit (\u003cem data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eHylocereus undatus\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as White Pitaya, is a tropical climbing cactus that thrives in warm climates. It is well adapted to the Gulf region and grows successfully outdoors with protection from extreme summer heat during its early growth stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"433\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cwhjmd\" data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eBest sowing time in the Gulf:\n\u003cul data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9q1d8w\" data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"515\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eMarch to May\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eSeptember to November\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4a35y2\" data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eAvoid sowing during periods of extreme heat (above \u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e) or cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r81pap\" data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eExtract seeds from a fully ripe dragon fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nmd19v\" data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eWash thoroughly to remove all fruit pulp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gynq3j\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eAir-dry the seeds for \u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"852\"\u003eUse a light, fast-draining cactus mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"trxbyp\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e30% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"41229i\" data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e20% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14yonbi\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e10% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlgyje\" data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e6.0–7.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k7dlw7\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eFill seed trays or small pots with moist growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q2mlpn\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eScatter seeds evenly over the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ijeqk\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eCover lightly with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e1–2 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e of fine soil or vermiculite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cnc46g\" data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eMist gently to keep the surface moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4lz91m\" data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eCover with a clear plastic lid or humidity dome until germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q8f93z\" data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1go185o\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e25–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3y37ud\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d91v58\" data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e20–35°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pixvnk\" data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003ePlace seedlings in bright, indirect sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j89zu7\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eAfter 2–3 months, gradually introduce them to full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hncz7i\" data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1572\"\u003eKeep the soil lightly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7utnhj\" data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eOnce established, water only when the top \u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e2–3 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e of soil becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1025n13\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eAvoid waterlogging, as dragon fruit roots are sensitive to excess moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gf100b\" data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eSeeds usually germinate within:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vpcpme\" data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e10–30 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y89ohi\" data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eTransplant seedlings when they reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e10–15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall and have several true stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hywmev\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mplwje\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e2–3 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10auu8l\" data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eInstall a sturdy trellis or post for climbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o2i8gq\" data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003eFruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i5gcu9\" data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003ePlants grown from seed usually begin producing fruit after:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y64k69\" data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14bbq9u\" data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003ePlants grown from cuttings may fruit within \u003cstrong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e1–2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qn6r02\" data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eDragon fruit is well suited to Gulf climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18zu6xu\" data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003eYoung plants benefit from \u003cstrong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003e30–40% shade\u003c\/strong\u003e during the first summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bv8o71\" data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eMature plants tolerate high temperatures if watered regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4zfvmj\" data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eProtect from frost and prolonged cold below \u003cstrong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e5°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bvh7ts\" data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2500\"\u003eFertilize every \u003cstrong data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e4–6 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during the growing season using a balanced fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"186tgnw\" data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eEnsure good air circulation and excellent drainage to prevent root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Cenneti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232487059674,"sku":"DKLUVZ45","price":1.0,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/1026\/1978\/files\/bde0e934433dc84a709ee8be171d882f.jpg?v=1784232142","url":"https:\/\/www.alldrops.store\/products\/natural-white-dragon-fruit-pitaya","provider":"All Drops Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}