San Ignacio dragon fruit

San Ignacio Dragon Fruit – Premium Red-Fleshed Variety (New 2022)

Discover San Ignacio, a standout red-fleshed dragon fruit variety introduced in late 2022. This impressive Hylocereus polyrhizus hybrid, developed from Nicaraguan cultivars, is known for its vibrant colour, high antioxidant levels, and exceptional flavour. Ideal for both home growers and commercial production, San Ignacio combines beauty, productivity, and reliable performance.

Key Features

• Self-pollinating dragon fruit – no second plant needed

• Brilliant red flesh and red skin with striking green fins

• From flower to harvest in just 48 days

• Fruit for approximately 7months in the right climate

• Large oval fruit, averaging around 450- 550g

• Thick rind, perfect for transport and longer shelf life

• White flower, typically budding in November

• High in antioxidants, thanks to the deep red pigmentation

• Our first fruits reached 385g and 435g after only 12 months of growth from a 20 cm cutting

• In a University of California evaluation this variety rated 3.75 for cold hardiness and 4 for heat tolerance out of 5

Taste & Quality

San Ignacio is celebrated for its:

• Raspberry-like flavour first year and the second year had some cherry qualities

• Very juicy, smooth flesh

• Pleasant crunchy seeds

• The Brix in the first year was 12.3  and as expected 2nd Year developed a Brix of 14. (with higher sweetness expected as plants mature)

• In a University of California evaluation they achieved a Brix of 15.6. So we will keep improving our soil and plant health to achieve this. 

This variety is ideal for growers looking for a high-quality, great-tasting, reliable red dragon fruit that produces beautiful large fruit with outstanding colour.

Plant into an excellent quality potting mix to a depth of 2-3 cm 

Your dragon fruit will be marked with an arrow, plant ^ Arrow point up to the sky.

Regular Fertilizer 

Water once the soil has dried out.

Once rooted transfer onto a post. 

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Plant Sizes: These are available in 20cm cutting