Dragon fruit farming in Tamil Nadu

Dear Sir,

Happy to see successful cultivation of dragon fruit. I am from Hiriyur, Karnataka and in the process of gathering information on the cultivation of dragon fruit so as to start the same in near future.

I request you to share the below general details, if it is OK:

  1. Challenges faced by you during the establishment of this plantation, during vegetative phase, during fruit establishment especially pollination & during marketing.
  2. Weather in your area: Minimum & maximum temperature, rainfall, soil type, water quality.
  3. Fertilizers’/manure dose during establishment.
  4. Common pests & disease problems in this plantation.
  5. Cost of initial establishment of orchard/acre & alternatives to reduce cost of establishment.
  6. Variety which is in good demand in Indian market (Yellow or white) & what is the minimum farmgate price/Kg.
  7. Time taken for first harvest; Yield expectation per acre during first, second & third harvest.

Thanks & Regards
Guru
+91 9620944466
guru.3112@gmail.com