San Ignacio

Store: Shulman Dragon Fruit Orchard • Moorpark, CA, US

The 'San Ignacio' dragon fruit is a red-fleshed variety originating from Nicaragua, known for its sweet, berry-like flavor reminiscent of strawberries. The fruit is medium-to-large sized, with pink-red skin and dark pink/green fins

Key Characteristics

• Flavor: Described as having a pleasant, sweet berry flavor, often compared to strawberries or a mix of strawberries and raspberries. It has a mild, non-earthy finish and crunchy black seeds.
• Appearance: The fruit has vibrant pink or red skin with prominent dark pink or green fins and a deep, striking red interior flesh.
• Size: Fruits typically average around 450 to 550 grams (about 1 to 1.5 pounds), though some can be smaller.
• Sweetness (Brix): The sweetness level, measured by the Brix score, is generally around 17, which is considered good for a red-fleshed variety.
• Growth and Cultivation: It is a fast-growing Hylocereus cactus variety. While some sources indicate it is self-pollinating, cross-pollination is often recommended to ensure larger fruit set. It shows good tolerance to heat and cold. The fruit is ready for harvest relatively quickly, about 48 days after the flower blooms.