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6 to 8 months. Open-pollinated.

 

Red Dragon Fruit, also known as pitaya or pitahaya, is a fruiting cactus variety native to Central and South America.


The plant grows to around 10 to 15 feet high with multiple stems and branches, and produces stunning white flowers that bloom during the night from early summer to early fall.


The fruits, which have bright-red skin and red to pink flesh, are oval to oblong in shape and grow to between 3 and 5 inches long and 2 to 4 inches thick.


Flavor is sweet and delicate, and often described as a blend of kiwi, watermelon, and pear. Texture is soft and slightly crunchy.

Red Dragon Fruit

SKU: FR001
$3.50Price
  • Growth Chart

    Hardiness Zones: 10 to 12
    Light Requirement: Full Sun
    Soil Type: Sandy, well-drained
    Sow Depth: 1/8 inch
    Plant Spacing: 10 to 15 feet
    Germination Temp: 70°F to 85°F
    Germination Time: 30 days
    Maturation: 6 to 8 months
  • Growing Tips

    Start indoors by sowing seeds 1/8 inch deep in small, individual pots. Cover the pots with plastic, and keep the soil warm and moist until germination, which may take up to 30 days.

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