Valdivia Roja is a red-fleshed, moderately sweet dragon fruit (pitaya) cultivar of Selenicereus undatus that needs a different variety nearby to set fruit. It flowers May–September and fruit ripens 30-35 days after flowering.
- Flesh colourRed
- Brix16-18° · moderately sweet
- PollinationNeeds cross-pollination
- 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 Valdivia Roja, making it #46 of 90 cultivars among Tendra dragon fruit growers.
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Distinguishing features
Chilean red variety from Valdivia. Red flesh, adapted to cooler climates. Southernmost cultivation. Extends growing zones. Weakness: slower in heat. From Edgar Valdivia.
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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