La Verne Red is a red-fleshed, 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 colourRed
- Brix17-19° · sweet
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
Southern California red variety from La Verne. Reliable red flesh, good sweetness. Adapted to inland valleys. Weakness: needs pollination partner. Standard commercial variety.
Fruit and flavor
Medium to large fruit, typically 0.75–1.25 lb, with bright red-pink skin, medium-length green bracts, and red-magenta flesh. Sweet with a clean berry-like taste and mild floral notes — a solid, dependable eating variety without strong distinguishing characteristics.
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