Lifestyle Desk: Dragon fruit is basically a famous fruit of America which has gained great popularity in our country now. Different varieties of this fruit were first brought to our country in 2007 from Thailand, Florida and Vietnam. This pink colored fruit with soft skin and sweet flavor is delicious to eat and is also rich in vitamin C, mineral nutrients and an excellent source of fiber.

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The dragon fruit plant resembles a cactus and the small round fruits are usually red and white in color. Dragon fruit contains small soft seeds inside. Our country's climate is suitable for dragon fruit cultivation and so far the experimental cultivation has yielded good results. If you want, you can grow dragon fruit in large tubs or drums on your rooftop garden for both hobby and nutrition. Below is a detailed description of how to grow dragon fruit in a rooftop garden.

When is the best time to grow dragon fruit:
Dragon fruit can usually be grown throughout the year. Since it is a fairly hardy tree, it can be planted in almost all seasons. But to grow dragon fruit on the roof, you will definitely reap the benefits if you plant the seedlings from April to September to get good yield.

How to Grow a Rooftop Container:
You can grow dragon fruit in your rooftop garden in earthen tubs or drums. But it is best if you choose a 20 inch size drum. Because in this size drum the seedlings can spread the prey well and the yield will be much better.

What kind of soil will it need:
Although dragon fruit can be grown easily in almost all types of soil. But if you want good yields, you must choose a sandy loam soil rich in organic matter. In the beginning you have to collect the sandy loam soil and clean it well. Then mix the amount of dung, 50 grams of potash fertilizer and 50 grams of TSP fertilizer with the collected soil. Soak the mixture of manure and soil with as much water as possible. Now keep all the ingredients in your selected drum for 10 to 12 days. Then shake the soil of the drum well with a stick and leave it for another 4 to 5 days. When the soil becomes a little dry, plant cuttings of good varieties in drums or pots.

Irrigation and maintenance:
If the dragon fruit plant is not properly cared for, the yield will not be good. Although the dragon fruit tree is not attacked by any disease, but other environmental care needs to be taken regularly. After planting, keep the drum in a sunny place. As it is a cactus plant, it does not need to be watered much. While watering the saplings, be careful not to collect water at the roots. Before filling the drum, make 4 to 5 holes in the bottom of the drum for easy drainage of excess water inside the drum. Because the stems of the dragon tree are like vines, tie them to the pole as soon as the tree grows, so that the tree does not fall easily.

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Harvest Dragon Fruit:
Dragon fruit cuttings can be harvested at the age of 1 year to 18 months after planting. Fruits are ready to eat only 35-40 days after flowering.