San Ignacio 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
What Tendra growers see
1 Tendra grower tracks 1 plant of San Ignacio, making it #46 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
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Distinguishing features
From Baja California, Mexico. White flesh, adapted to arid coastal conditions. Fog tolerant. Reliable producer. Mexican heritage variety. Good for Mediterranean climates.
Fruit and flavor
Dragon fruit with red flesh. Sugar content (Brix): 16-18. Harvest when skin color changes and fruit gives slightly to pressure.
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