Key Points:
- Origin: A hybrid created by Paul Thomson, also known as 9-S.
- Parentage: A cross between Rixford (Hylocereus guatemalensis), a purple-fleshed variety, and Niezel (Hylocereus undatus), a white-fleshed variety.
- Fruit: Medium to large, typically weighing 0.75 to 1.5 pounds.
- Skin: Darker pink tint with green fins.
- Flesh: Purple to magenta flesh.
- Flavor: Mild grape-like flavor, with a sweetness that can reach an average Brix rating of 19. Some sources also mention kiwi-lychee combination flavor.
- Pollination: Self-sterile, requires cross-pollination with another variety to produce fruit.
- Growth: Fast-growing and vigorous.
Dark Star 9-S
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Dark Star, scientifically known as Hylocereus guatemalensis x undatus, is a Paul Thomson hybrid with medium to large, purple-fleshed fruits prized for their mild grape-like flavor, although it requires cross-pollination to fruit.
