This specific cultivar was selected and named after Paul Thomson, a well-known American fruit expert.
Key features of ‘Thompson’ Pitahaya:
  • Fruit appearance: The fruit is robust and large. A ripe pitahaya has a bright pink to vivid pink skin with lime green scales.
  • Flesh: The flesh is glossy white and filled with small, edible black seeds.
  • Flavor and sugar content: The flavor is sweet, aromatic, and tropical. The ‘Thompson’ is known for its excellent texture, with the flesh easily separating from the thick skin. The sugar content (Brix value) averages around 15 to 18, which is very sweet for a white pitahaya variety.
  • Pollination: One of the biggest advantages for growers is that this variety is fully self-pollinating. The plant does not require pollen from another cactus to produce fruit.
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