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Halleys Comet Dragon Fruit

Halleys Comet Dragon Fruit is a hybrid variety that comes from Hylocereus undatus and Hylocereus guatemalensis. The incredibly large fruit is slightly more rounded than the Physical Graffiti, and the fins are more abbreviated. In all other respects they are nearly identical. This is a hearty slow growing variety that can tolerate full sun. Fruits have a pink outside with green abbreviated fins and purple flesh inside that typically weigh 1.0 to 2.0 pounds. The flesh is sweet with an average brix of 16. The flower blooms are over 13 inches across and it blooms all summer. This variety is a strong but less aggressive grower and can tolerate full sun with minimal sunburn.Experience the luxury of Halleys Comet Dragon Fruit, a unique hybrid of Hylocereus undatus and Hylocereus guatemalensis. Its vibrant pink exterior is adorned with elegant green fins, revealing a succulent purple flesh that weighs 1.0 to 2.0 pounds. Indulge in the delicate sweetness of its flesh, with an average brix of 16. This exquisite variety boasts impressive flower blooms, over 13 inches in diameter, that last all summer long. Its vigorous growth and sun tolerance make it a top choice for any garden, with minimal sun burn. For optimal results, pollinate with Hylocereus polyrhizus.

Halleys Comet Dragon Fruit

SKU: halleys-comet
20,00$Precio
Cantidad
​12 PULGADAS + CORTE SIN RAÍZ
Halleys Comet Dragon Fruit

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Sabor
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Delicate sweetness very refreshing with a distinct Grape/Watermelon

Halleys Comet Dragon Fruit es una variedad híbrida que proviene de Selenicereus Undatus y Selenicereus Guatemalensis. La fruta increíblemente grande es un poco más redondeada que la del Physical Graffiti y las aletas son más abreviadas. En todos los demás aspectos son casi idénticos.

Produce frutos de pulpa rosada y excelente sabor, muy relacionado con Physical Graffiti, pero no tan vigoroso ni productivo.

Fruto: redondo; grande, 482 gramos; pulpa de color rosa intenso, semillas pequeñas; corteza de color rojo brillante, relativamente delgada, con un número intermedio de brácteas; calidad muy buena; 16,7 Brix; clasificado alto en evaluaciones sensoriales; 38 días desde la floración hasta la cosecha en el sur de California; cosecha de julio a diciembre. 


Planta: tallos de espesor intermedio, con 3 crestas bien definidas; tallos relativamente rectos cuando están maduros, de color verde oscuro; las areolas tienen 1-3 espinas, de 2-4 mm de largo; segmento entre areolas convexo, de 53,6 mm de largo; flores intermedias, pétalos blancos, cáliz verde amarillento, anteras y lóbulos del estigma amarillos.

Buena tolerancia al frío y al calor; crece bien a pleno sol; Bien con potencial comercial.

Halleys Comet Dragon Fruit
Halleys Comet Dragon Fruit

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POLLINATION

S.UNDATUS

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S.GUATEMALENSIS

FRUIT PRODUCTION
PLANT GROWTH
FRUIT FLAVOR
COLD HARDY
Dragon Fruit Flower Days

DAYS

DAYS

23

Fruit Days

DAYS

DAYS

35

AVERAGE

BRIX

BRIX Sweetness

16.6

AVERAGE

WEIGHT

AVE FRUIT WEIGHT

1.5

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Halleys Comet Dragon Fruit

Created By 

Paul Thompson

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