How many calories are there in a red dragon fruit? When does the dragon fruit ripen?

I often see many friends like to eat dragon fruit, but do you know how many calories a red dragon fruit has? When does the dragon fruit ripen? What are the growth characteristics of the dragon fruit? Encyclopedia Knowledge Network takes you on a journey of dragon fruit today, let us learn about it together!

Contents of this article

1. How many calories does a red dragon fruit have?

2. When does dragon fruit ripen?

3. Growth characteristics of pitaya

How many calories does a red dragon fruit have?

One pitaya (366.0 grams of edible part) contains 187 calories, which takes 55.8 minutes of aerobics to burn off. Every 100 grams of this food contains: 0.20 grams of fat; 2.00 grams of cellulose; 1.10 grams of protein; and 13.30 grams of carbohydrates.

When does dragon fruit ripen?

Dragon fruit begins to bloom and bear fruit 12-14 months after planting, and can bloom 12-15 times a year. The fruit-bearing period is from April to November. The fruit matures 30-40 days after the flowers fade. The single fruit weighs 500-1000g. In the second year after planting, each column produces more than 20 fruits, and in the third year, it enters the peak fruit-bearing period. The ripening period is from June to December!

Dragon fruit can be divided into three categories: white dragon fruit has purple-red skin and white flesh, with small black seeds distributed in it, and its fresh food quality is average; red dragon fruit has red skin and red flesh, and its fresh food quality is better; yellow dragon fruit has yellow skin and white flesh, and its fresh food quality is the best.

Growth characteristics of pitaya

Pitaya is a tropical and subtropical fruit. It is drought-resistant, heat-resistant, and light-loving. It is not very demanding on soil quality and can be planted on flat land, hillsides, and sandy and rocky land. The most suitable soil pH value is 6-7.5. It is best to choose land rich in organic matter and good drainage for planting. Pitaya is not frost-resistant. In areas where the winter temperature is below 0℃, it is planted in simple greenhouses.