Kip's Red is a red-fleshed, 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
- Brix17-19° · sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
California selection with vibrant red flesh. Large fruits with excellent sweetness. Vigorous grower, heavy producer. Named after developer Kip Anderson.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with red flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 17-19. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.