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Dragon Fruit's Prospects
Farmer Salah Eddine Ben Mansour has successfully grown dragon fruit in Bou Argoub, in Nabeul Governorate, as part of an experiment aimed at diversifying agricultural production. Yields are estimated at 40 to 50 tonnes per hectare. The crop requires suitable climatic conditions but uses relatively little water. Care methods include support structures for the plants, nighttime lighting, water spraying, organic fertilisation and pruning. The farmer said marketing had not been an obstacle as demand continued to grow. He noted that more than 100 varieties are found in Tunisia, including a local white variety adapted to the climate—strengthening the prospects for developing this alternative crop.
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