Facts about Dragon Fruit / Pitaya
The taste:
Mild, fresh, tangy
germination:
3 to 4 days
Growth until harvest:
8 days
Nitrogen requirements:
low - weak eater
pH range:
6.0 - 7.0 suitable plants
Ec - area:
1.2 - 2.1 suitable fish
Size:
up to 5 cm
Cultivation
Soaking the seeds:
for 2 hours
Growth medium:
- Stainless steel sprout sieve
- Sprouts made of glass or plastic
- Trays, perforated, different sizes available
- Sprouts made of glass or plastic
- Trays, perforated, different sizes available
Light:
indirect light from the third day
Germination temperature:
21°C
irrigation:
- Flood and drain 1 to 2 times a day, spray surface with water spray in the morning and evening if dry
Preferred system:
Nutritional Values per 100g
Energy 239 kJ / 57 kcal
Fat 1.1 g
of which saturated fatty acids 0.2 g
Carbohydrates 12.0 g
of which sugars 8.8 g
Fiber 2.1 g
Protein 0.7 g
Salt 0.01 g
Vitamins & Minerals per 100g
Vitamin C 20.5 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.04 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.05 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.16 mg
Potassium 350.0 mg
Calcium 7.0 mg
Phosphorus 22.5 mg
Magnesium 10.0 mg
Iron 0.65 mg
Zinc 0.12 mg
Sodium 4.0 mg
Water 90.2 g
Steps of cultivation
- First wash the seeds briefly and then soak them in cold water for 2 hours
- After soaking, let the seeds drain for 24 hours and then transfer them to the sprouting container of your choice
- The sprouts must be soaked in water for 10 minutes once or twice every day and then turned to allow air to circulate
- The seeds sprout after 4 days and are ready to harvest after a maximum of 8 days
- Wash the sprouts with cool, clear water after harvesting and store them in a cool place
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