Harvesting and Post Harvest Technology of Dragon Fruit
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HARVESTING AND POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY OF DRAGON FRUIT
y Harvesting means the deliberate picking of
the commodity. To determine the exact moment when to pick a crop , we have to consider the idea of maturity. y The postharvest behavior of a commodity depends on the stage of maturity when it was harvested. y Maturity Index- signs or indications of the readiness of the plant for harvest. The basis for determining harvest date.
Maturity Index for Dragon fruity 30-35 days after flower opening y Full color development y Size
Dragon fruit is nonclimacteric. It has no ability to ripen after harvesting. Time of harvesting is very critical.
Fruit harvested before optimum stage of maturity y Poor quality y Deteriorate faster y Lower yield (commodity grows bigger considerably at the end of fruit maturation
Fruit harvested beyond optimum maturity y Over ripe y Cracking y Not fit for storage