Andhra farmer shares his experience of growing dragon fruit on 6 acres of land

In Nandikotkur Assembly constituency of Nandyal district in Andhra Pradesh, farmer Rajareddy of Parumanchala village impressed everyone with his idea of ​​growing a unique fruit. According to reports, he has started growing dragon fruit on his 6 acres of land. He owns 20 acres of land, some of which is dedicated to growing dragon fruit. Over the past three years, he has overcome various challenges and made significant progress in growing the fruit. In an interview with Local 18, Rajareddy shared some insights on dragon fruit cultivation, especially during the rainy season. He mentioned that crops are currently in the fruit-bearing period and special care is needed. He pointed out that during the monsoon season, crops are particularly vulnerable to pests and insects. When the plant is in the flowering stage, these pests and insects can cause a variety of diseases that affect the flowers and developing fruits.

“During the summer, the flowers usually wilt, but during the monsoon the plants remain green, easily attracting ants, mosquitoes and other pests. These pests can cause blemishes on the fruits, rendering them unsaleable. When told to give others Giving some advice to farmers, Raja Reddy said, “To protect the fruits during the monsoon, it is very important to remove unripe fruits. Another thing that is very important is to manage the moisture content carefully.

He emphasized that dragon fruit plants should not be watered too much and should be watered appropriately. Overwatering can damage plants. If someone overwaters the plant, the roots can also be affected. He added, “Farmers should water properly, water less on black soil and more on red soil. Through these preventive measures, farmers can protect plants and fruits during the rainy season.” He added that through this interview, he wanted to educate all Farmers involved in dragon fruit cultivation provide advice.