Dragon fruit
火龙果 · buah naga
Dragon fruit in October (this month)
Look for Malaysia, Ecuador
These origins are in fresh-crop season. Vietnam is stored fruit.
VietnamMalaysiaEcuador
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (2)
MY
MalaysiaJohor, Melaka
Fresh cropRed flesh
Harvested all year
Grown all year.
EC
EcuadorMorona Santiago
Fresh cropYellow dragon fruit (pitahaya)
Harvest just started
Yellow-skinned, white-fleshed and the sweetest dragon fruit. Air-freighted and pricey.
Stored or late season (1)
VN
VietnamBinh Thuan, Long An
StoredWhite and red flesh
About 6 months since harvest
Lit farms give year-round supply, with the main crop Apr–Sep.
How to pick at the shelf
- SkinBright, even pink with fresh, green-tipped scales.
- FeelGives slightly when pressed.
- AvoidBrown, dry scales or dark soft patches.
At home
KeepFridge
Lasts5–7 days
Wrap cut halves tightly. Red flesh stains, so cut on a plate.
Brand or variety on the label
Buying tips (2)
- Red-fleshed dragon fruit is sweeter than white.
- It's available all year, so ripeness matters more than origin.
Common questions
- When is dragon fruit season in Singapore?
- Vietnam: Apr–Sep; Malaysia: all year; Ecuador: Oct–Apr. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's dragon fruit is best in October?
- Look for Malaysia, Ecuador.
- How do I pick a ripe dragon fruit?
- Skin: Bright, even pink with fresh, green-tipped scales. Feel: Gives slightly when pressed. Avoid: Brown, dry scales or dark soft patches.
- How should I store dragon fruit?
- Fridge. Lasts 5–7 days. Wrap cut halves tightly. Red flesh stains, so cut on a plate.