Peruvian Yellow 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 35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourWhite
- Brix16-18° · moderately sweet
- PollinationSelf-fertile
- FloweringMay–September
- Bud to flower~25 daysTypical for dragon fruit
- Harvest35 days after flowering
What Tendra growers see
1 Tendra grower tracks 1 plant of Peruvian Yellow, making it #46 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
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Distinguishing features
S. megalanthus from Peru. Bright yellow skin, white flesh with tropical notes. 5-6 month development. Most thorns of any variety. Weakness: extremely thorny. Premium market prices.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with yellow flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 16-18. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.
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