Key Points:
- Origin: A hybrid created by Paul Thomson, also known as 3-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: Pinkish-red skin with green scales.
- Flesh: Light pink flesh with a smooth, ice cream-like texture.
- Flavor: Sweet and unique, described as "delightful".
- Pollination: Self-fertile (can set fruit with its own pollen). However, some sources suggest cross-pollination may improve fruit set and size.
- Growth: Vigorous and fast-growing.
- Flowers: Enormous nocturnal blooms, over 14 inches across, blooming all summer.
Delight 3-S
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Delight 3-S, known scientifically as Hylocereus guatemalensis X undatus, is a Paul Thomson hybrid dragon fruit prized for its medium to large fruit, light pink flesh with a unique sweet flavor, and its self-fertile nature, making it a reliable producer.
