March 29, 2024

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Another first: Sangli farmers export dragon fruit to Dubai

Sangli farmers, recognized for the cultivation of sugarcane, grapes, pomegranates and turmeric, have additional 1 more feather to their cap. Immediately after exporting grapes to the Gulf for several yrs, now farmers below have exported fibre and mineral-loaded ‘Dragon Fruit’ to Dubai.

A consignment of dragon fruit for exports was sourced from farmers of Tadasar village in Sangli district. It was processed and packed at APEDA recognised exporter – M/s Kay Bee.

Scientifically referred to as Hylocereus undatus, dragon fruit is developed in countries these types of as Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, the US and Vietnam. In India, dragon fruit creation commenced in early nineteen nineties. It was developed in dwelling gardens. Dragon fruit has develop into progressively common in modern yrs in the country as it has been taken up for cultivation by farmers throughout various states.

Greater cultivation

At existing, dragon fruit is developed mainly in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Its cultivation calls for fewer h2o and can be developed in various types of soils.

There are 3 most important varieties of dragon fruit: white flesh with pink skin, purple flesh with pink skin, and white flesh with yellow skin. Farmers from Sangli have been experimenting with the cultivation of dragon fruit. Some farmers transport their generate to other States. But with the opening of the export channel, Sangli farmers are elated.

The fruit is made up of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants. It assists to fix the mobile destruction brought on by oxidative worry and lower inflammation. It also increases the digestive method and maintains blood sugar stage. Because the fruit has spikes and petals resembling a lotus, it is also referred to as Kamalam.