Lake Atitlan Red 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
- Brix16-18° · moderately sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
From Guatemala's Lake Atitlan region. Red flesh with complex fruit notes. Excellent pollinator for others. Highland adapted. Weakness: variable fruit size. Traditional Mayan variety.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with red flesh. Mixed berries, including strawberries, raspberries, and boysenberries, with a notable tartness.
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