Two Young Tunisians successfully cultivate dragon fruit

Two Young Tunisians have successfully cultivated dragon fruit for the first time in Tunisia, where soil and climatic conditions for growing Dragon fruit are highly favorable.

The two men, who have experience in organic dragon fruit farming, told A24 News Agency’s reporter that their country has become the second African country to succeed in establishing farmlands for dragon fruit grain.

Hoping to export this fruit abroad in the future, the young men said they have four farmlands in different areas in Tunisia after they convinced other farmers to start farming the dragon fruit, also known as pitaya.

For the most part, dragon fruit is safe to eat and offers many health benefits due to its vitamins, antioxidant properties, fiber. The fruit prevents cancer and helps adjust sugar and blood pressure levels.