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What time of year should you eat a dragon fruit?

Andrew Carberry, MPH
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Andrew Carberry is a Food Systems Expert and the Senior Program Associate at the Wallace Center at Winrock International in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has worked in food systems since 2008 and has experience working on farm-to-school projects, food safety programs, and working with local and state coalitions in Arkansas. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and holds a Masters degree in public health and nutrition from the University of Tennessee.

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Dragon fruit harvest is generally mid summer through early fall.

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When should I harvest dragon fruit?

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Harvest your dragon fruit when the wings on the sides of the fruit begin to fade in color.

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Is it bad if a dragon fruit leaks juice?

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If your dragon fruit it leaking juice it likely means that the skin was damaged at some point during handling and transportation. As a result the interior of the fruit may not be as juicy as normal and the fruit may be dried out. Avoid fruits that are leaking when at the grocery store or market.

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Is a store-bought dragon fruit going to go bad faster?

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It depends on the handling and transportation conditions the dragon fruit has gone through during its process to arrive at the store. Then, the conditions depend on the care the dragon fruit gets inside the store.

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How do I tell if it is white or red-fleshed inside the fruit without cutting the fruit in half?

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The white flesh with red exterior is round. The red flesh with red exterior is oval-shaped. There's also a white flesh with yellow exterior, which is oval-shaped.

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My dragon fruit is already red, and the flower is still attached. Should I harvest it or wait for the flower to detach from the fruit?

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Check to see if the flower is dead; it just might be hanging on. If the flower falls off after a light tap or pull, then you'll need to see if the fruit is ripe.

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My dragon fruit that I bought from the store tastes sour, is it under or overripe?

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It's under ripe. Try to wait a little longer before cutting the dragon fruit next time.

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How do I peel a dragon fruit? How is it prepared?

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Cut the dragon fruit (any way, it should be easy) and remove the skin. The skin is very easily removed and should not tear.

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My dragon fruit flowered almost 7 weeks ago, but the fruit is still green. It is now very cool outside. Will the fruit spoil?

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Unlikely to spoil, it may just take longer for them to ripen. And you should wait for them to ripen as dragon fruit can struggle to ripen once removed.

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Can I keep dragon fruit in the fridge?

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Yes, you can. You can even freeze the fruit to make sorbets, ice creams, etc. As well, it's often found in seasonal smoothies.

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