Cosmic Charlie 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 40-45 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourPink
- Brix16-18° · moderately sweet
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower25 days
- Harvest40-45 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
Psychedelic name for variety with swirled pink-white flesh. Unique appearance when cut. Sweet with hint of kiwi. Weakness: inconsistent flesh pattern. Named after Grateful Dead song.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with pink flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 16-18. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.
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