Cactus pear variety named ‘DAR 1-12-19 Red’

Details Cactus pear variety named ‘DAR 1-12-19 Red’ Cactus pear variety named ‘DAR 1-12-19 Red’

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

McCormick Ewoldt, Susan B (Department: 1661)

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PP021760

ABSTRACT:
A new and distinct variety of cactus pear having the following unique combination of desirable features:1. A fruit with a red colored edible interior portion.2. An average Brix of 14.8%3. An average firmness of the pulp of 3.4 lb4. An average pulp percentage of 59%.5. A fruit weight ranging from 125 to 180 g.

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