Asunta 6 is a magenta-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 colourMagenta
- Brix15-17° · moderately sweet
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower25 days
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
Asunta 6 is a dark magenta-fleshed dragon fruit variety. Bred by Edgar Valdivia, it requires cross-pollination with a compatible hybrid parent to produce fruit. Key characteristics include a light pink flower with a unique pink, split-ended stigma and self-sterility, making pollination crucial for a good fruit set
Fruit and flavor
This vibrant fruit has vibrant red flesh with a Brix score of 18%. Berry-like tartness, often compared to raspberries and grape.
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