RED PITAYA PULP - JINDU N1 - 9FE23-
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A self-fertile variety with red flesh, prized for its large size, weighing up to 800 grams (with summer fruits weighing 400-600 grams), its intensely sweet flavor with a Brix level of around 22-26°Brix, and its creamy consistency.
This plant, native to Peru, is rapidly spreading in countries such as Israel and Vietnam, and some orchards are also beginning to appear in southern Italy. In Sicily, two or three crops can be harvested per year. It is also called dragon fruit due to its unique fruit shape.
The pitaya flowers at night; without the presence of nocturnal insects, it is necessary to manually pollinate the two varieties using a brush.
The pitaya is sold in PAP packs: ready to plant. The root system, including the soil, is protected by a transparent bag.
Description
Description
The Pitaya (Hylocereus spp.), known as Dragon Fruit, is a perennial plant belonging to the Cactaceae family. It develops with fleshy, angular stems, equipped with aerial roots that allow it to attach itself to vertical supports. Growth is rapid and requires support for proper development.
Flowering occurs in summer: the flowers are large, white, and fragrant, opening at night and lasting only a few hours. Pollination can occur naturally, but in cultivation, it is often facilitated by hand to increase production.
The fruits, commonly known as Dragon Fruit, have colorful skin (pink, red, or yellow) and white or red flesh dotted with small black seeds. They are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.
Technical characteristics
- Botanical name: Hylocereus undatus / Hylocereus costaricensis
- Family: Cactaceae
- Growth habit: climbing, semi-scaling
- Height: up to 3 meters in open ground with support
- Flowering: summer, large, nocturnal flowers Dimensions
- Fruiting: late summer – autumn
- Fruit type: oval berry, 400-800 g
- Flesh: red with edible seeds
- Cold hardiness: minimum +5°C, ideal above 15°C
Cultivation
- Climate: prefers temperatures between 18°C and 30°C, does not tolerate Frost.
- Exposure: Sunny or bright partial shade.
- Soil: Well-drained, slightly sandy or rich in organic matter.
- Watering: Moderate, reduced in the colder months; avoid waterlogging.
- Pruning: Recommended to contain growth and stimulate fruiting.
- Pot cultivation: Requires large containers and vertical supports.