For more information click here for the event flyer.

Day 1 - August 25, 2017: Join the self-driven tour starting in Escondido visiting various growers and talking with researchers.

Day 2 - August 26, 2017: Field day at South Coast Research and Extension Center - learn about specific varieties, new growing methods, pests, and more!

Of course you will want to give the taste buds a treat with the annual fruit tasting - which variety tickles your fancy?

Topics to be Discussed on August 26th:

• Pitahaya/Dragon Fruit Varieties, Pollen Collection and Pollination
  Demonstration - Ramiro Lobo & Tony Pacheco,
• UCCE San Diego Weed Identification & Weed Control Clinic - Cheryl Wilen, UCCE IPM Area Advisor
• Nematode Issues in Pitahaya Production - Ole Becker, UC Riverside Nematology Specialist
• Pitahaya Trellis & Irrigation Trials, Irrigation Systems Design
  Considerations - Gary Tanizaki, UCCE San Diego and Jose Fernandez de
  Soto, UC Hansen REC
• Vertebrate Pest Management Strategies Demonstration - Niamh Quinn,
  UCCE Orange/San Diego Counties
• Growing Pitahayas in your Backyard - Ed Valdivia, Grower/Pitahaya
  Breeder (Simi Valley) and Linda Nickerson, Grower/Pitahaya Nursery
  (Fallbrook)

Register Online at: http://ucanr.edu/2017-pitahaya