{"id":67723,"date":"2025-02-11T10:50:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T13:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryhomefloripa.com\/?p=66110"},"modified":"2025-07-29T09:58:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:58:13","slug":"pitaya-em-santa-catarina-safra-deve-superar-r-18-milhoes-em-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryhomefloripa.com.br\/en\/pitaya-em-santa-catarina-safra-deve-superar-r-18-milhoes-em-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitaya in Santa Catarina: Harvest expected to exceed R$18 million in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dragon fruit production in Santa Catarina continues to expand, solidifying the state as one of the country's leading production hubs. By 2025, the harvest is expected to exceed 6,500 tons, resulting in a revenue of over R$16,000,000. This growth reflects not only the maturing orchards but also the fruit's continued popularity in the Brazilian market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, data from the Agricultural Research and Rural Extension Company of Santa Catarina (Epagri<\/a>) indicate that the southern region of the state alone should account for R$15 million of this total. In other words, Santa Catarina's production maintains its relevance on the national scene, second only to S\u00e3o Paulo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After the hype, the fruit remains popular in Brazilian daily life.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, dragon fruit has gained prominence on social media, in supermarkets, and at health food fairs, becoming one of the most talked-about fruits in Brazil. However, unlike many passing food trends, dragon fruit has established itself in the market and continues to be widely consumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is for several reasons. First, the fruit won over the public not only for its exotic appearance, but also for its nutritional benefits and culinary versatility. Furthermore, the increased supply and expansion of cultivation areas in Brazil have helped keep prices affordable, making dragon fruit a more common staple in everyday diets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another important factor is the growing demand for healthy and functional foods. In other words, consumers are increasingly interested in foods rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants. Thus, dragon fruit is no longer just a fad and has become a permanent fixture in Brazilian diets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, constant demand drives production, ensuring that new varieties and consumption methods continue to emerge. Whether for breakfast, in juices, or even in sophisticated desserts, dragon fruit has proven it's here to stay and remains a beloved and valued fruit in the Brazilian market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is pitaya production growing in Santa Catarina?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The growth of pitaya production in Santa Catarina is not an isolated phenomenon. In reality, this growth is due to a combination of factors driving production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Encouraging agricultural diversification<\/strong>
The push to replace tobacco cultivation with fruit crops, such as dragon fruit, has created new opportunities for producers. As a result, many farms that were previously dedicated to tobacco farming are now focusing on fruit farming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Ripening of the orchards<\/strong>
Dragon fruit begins to produce on a large scale from the third year of cultivation. As a result, plantations established in recent years are now reaching their peak production, contributing to increased supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Favorable weather conditions<\/strong>
The climate of Santa Catarina, especially in the south of the state, favors the development of the fruit. Thus, the region has become a benchmark for dragon fruit cultivation, relying on advanced agricultural management techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where are the main production centers in Santa Catarina?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Santa Catarina has 300 hectares planted, with 90% of this area concentrated in the south of the state. The municipalities with the highest production are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n