
Dragon-fruit farming becomes a hit in Pangode
The Hindu
Dragon fruit, the latest addition to the State’s fruit basket, is creating ripples at Thannichal in the Pangode grama panchayat.K. Vijayan, a local farmer, started growing the fruit on an experimental
Dragon fruit, the latest addition to the State’s fruit basket, is creating ripples at Thannichal in the Pangode grama panchayat. K. Vijayan, a local farmer, started growing the fruit on an experimental basis, but scaled it up to commercial levels after a good harvest. Today, the dragon fruit farm at Thannichal covers 15 acres and has different varieties. On its part, the Pangode panchayat is hoping to become the first ‘dragon fruit panchayat’ in the State. The local body is encouraging every household to grow at least one plant. Cultivation has been kicked off in several wards, according to the district administration.More Related News