Bihar's "King of Winter" Dragon Fruit: 25-Year Yield, Low Care, High Demand

• Dragon fruit, dubbed the "king of winter," offers a 25-year yield with minimal irrigation and maintenance once planted.
• Identified as Kamalam, this cactus fruit is highly nutritious and commands a market price of ₹250-₹600 per kilogram.
• Bihar's sandy loam soil is ideal for dragon fruit cultivation, with experts noting its suitability across several districts.
• Plants begin fruiting in about 14 months, with yields increasing as they mature, and are less prone to pest infestations.
• The Bihar government provides subsidies to farmers to promote the cultivation of this high-demand fruit.

Why It Matters: This offers farmers a profitable, low-maintenance crop with long-term yields.