20 PURPLE DRAGON FRUIT (Pitaya / Pitahaya / Strawberry Pear) Hylocereus Undatus Cactus Seeds by Seedville

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Dragon fruit is actually a fruiting cactus, which is already sending alarm bells ringing about its ability to be grown in the UK. Stems and fruits are susceptible to several diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, a nematode, and a virus. [12] Overwatering or excessive rainfall can cause the flowers to drop and fruit to rot. [13] The bacterium Xanthomonas campestris causes the stems to rot. Dothiorella fungi can cause brown spots on the fruit. Other fungi known to infect pitaya include Botryosphaeria dothidea, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides and Bipolaris cactivora. [12] Pitaya, Raw Dragon fruit is generally safe to eat, although studies have reported isolated allergic reactions. Symptoms include swelling of the tongue, hives, and vomiting. This type of reaction seems to be very rare. Antioxidant properties. CFA pitahaya fruits are like small soldiers fighting against harmful free radicals in your body with their potent antioxidant properties.

With their vibrant color and unique taste, dragon fruits can be the shining star of any dessert. Can you imagine the delight of a purple dragon fruit sorbet on a warm afternoon? The red and purple colors of some Selenicereus fruits are due to betacyanins, a family of pigments that includes betanin, the same substance that gives beets, Swiss chard, and amaranth their red color. [17] [18] Nutrients [ edit ]They add a startling visual contrast to fruit salads and sweet open pies. Or why not freeze them whole to add a splash of color to summer drinks instead of boring ice cubes? 7.Purple Figs Dragon fruit". National Library Board, Singapore Government. 2017. Archived from the original on 21 November 2016 . Retrieved 19 March 2017. Also, they are rich in beneficial flavonoids, especially anthocyanins, flavonol, and proanthocyanidin, and research suggests they have antioxidant, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Masyahit, M.; Sijam, K.; Awang, Y.; Ghazali, M. (February 2013). "The Occurrence of Anthracnose Disease Caused by Colletotrichum Gloeosporioides on Dragon Fruit ( Hylocereus SPP.) in Peninsular Malaysia" (PDF). Acta Horticulturae (975): 187–195. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2013.975.20. ISSN 0567-7572. Fiber may benefit gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health,” she adds. “Fiber is also filling, which is helpful if you’re trying to lose weight. People who eat whole, fiber-rich foods are more likely to maintain a healthy weight.” It may improve your gut health Although covered in little spikes these are not hard at all so it wasn’t tough to transplant this little fellow. On The Windowsill A 2004 study by the University of Illinois suggests that anthocyanins have an array of health benefits, including reducing cholesterol, managing diabetes, lowering inflammation, lowering the risk of heart disease, maintaining brain health, and so.Dragon fruit doesn’t do well in temperatures below 35°F. To keep them safe from the cold, keep them in pots. Soil These purple beauties were originally only cultivated in Miyazaki city in Japan. However, India has also started producing them.