Pepino Dulce is a white-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 colourWhite
- Brix15-17° · moderately sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest30-35 days after flowering
Distinguishing features
A unique self-fertile variety that produces medium-sized fruit with pink to light magenta skin. Vigorous grower with good heat tolerance and consistent production throughout the season.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with white flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 15-17. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.
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