How does dragon fruit reproduce? Does it require artificial pollination?

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1. Reproduction method

2. Whether to artificially pollinate

You can use the sowing method to propagate dragon fruit. Buy nutrient soil and seeds in advance, put them into the soil when planting, and spray water once every 2 or 3 days. Or cut off strong stem nodes in spring, sterilize and dry them and then cut them into the soil. Just pour some water after 10 days. You can also use the grafting method, cut a flat surface on the dragon fruit stem, insert the cuttings into it, and fix it.

1. Propagation method

1. Sowing method: If you want to use seeds for propagation, you need to do it when the temperature is 25℃. You must first prepare fine-grained nutrient soil and process the seeds well. The pulp attached to it needs to be cleaned. If not removed, mold will develop. You can also buy seeds. Place the seeds evenly in the soil and spray them with water every 2 or 3 days.

2. Cutting method: Cutting should be carried out in spring. Prepare the planting site first, and cut strong stem nodes from the mother plant that have not been attacked by diseases and insect pests. Place it in a ventilated place to dry and sterilize, and finally insert it into the soil without damaging it. Keep it out of the sun and water it after 10 days.

3. Grafting method: Rootstocks can be selected that grow well To measure the sky ruler, the time should be chosen on a sunny day. First use a clean knife to cut the dragon fruit stem into a flat surface, then insert the scion and secure it. The temperature should be around 28-30℃ during grafting, and the wound will be healed in about 4-5 days.

2. Whether artificial pollination is required

If you want the plant to produce dragon fruit better, artificial pollination is needed, because the fruit setting rate of self-pollination is not very high. However, artificial pollination is also very easy. Just dip the pollen on the stamens and then apply it on the pistils.

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