Asunta 3 is a pink-fleshed, moderately sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that needs a different variety nearby to set fruit. It flowers May–September and fruit ripens 30-35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourPink
- Brix15-17° · moderately sweet
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower25 days
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
Third Asunta selection with enhanced flavor complexity. Purple flesh with subtle floral notes. Fruits average 1 lbs. Better cold tolerance than earlier Asuntas.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with Purple flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 15-17. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.
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