Robles 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 flower28.3 daysGrower average, 5 logged buds
- Harvest30-35 days after floweringGrowers report 43.5 days (2 logged harvests)
What growers see
Tendra growers logging Robles Red report that buds take about 28.3 days to open (5 logged buds), and fruit is ready about 43.5 days after the flower (2 logged harvests). Averages update as more bud logs come in. See the Robles Red grow stats.
Distinguishing features
California variety with consistent red flesh. Good heat tolerance, reliable producer. Medium-large fruits with excellent flavor. Named after Paso Robles region.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with red flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 17-19. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure. Mix of berries, strawberries, and tropical kiwi with floral notes