Houghton is a red-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 colourRed
- Brix15-17° · moderately sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
The Houghton dragon fruit is a self-fertile, red-fleshed variety from the Hylocereus genus
Fruit and flavor
Small, egg-shaped fruit with a sweet, purplish-red interior.
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