Arizona Purple is a magenta-fleshed, moderately sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that sets fruit without a second variety. It flowers May–September and fruit ripens 30-35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourMagenta
- Brix16-18° · moderately sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
Arizona-bred cultivar with deep purple skin and vibrant magenta flesh. Good heat tolerance, medium-sized fruits (12-16 oz). Sweet with mild acidity. Early season producer, vigorous grower adapted to desert climates.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with magenta flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 16-18. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.
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