Baja Pitayas in Poway

Uzun · 09-22-13, 02:39 PM

This year for the first time I am seeing Pitaya's on my Organ Pipe Cactus (pitaya dulce), and my Dagger Cactus (Pitaya Agria) here in San Diego. I thought it was too cool here to have them, but this year there are some. Kind of small, hope they get bigger but I'm looking forward to them!

Woooosh · 09-22-13, 03:35 PM

maybe the summer was hotter that you thought- or at least the cactus thought so. Not many Santa Ana events this year.

David K · 09-23-13, 08:16 AM

Wonderful!

Uzun · 10-19-13, 03:39 PM

I've had a chance to sample both Pitayas now. Pitaya Dulce from the organ pipe is indeed sweeter than Pitaya Agria from the dagger cactus, but both are very sweet. Both are much sweeter than Cactus Pear or Tuna (not sure of spelling in spanish) that grow well around here.

-Roger

David K · 10-19-13, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Uzun

I've had a chance to sample both Pitayas now. Pitaya Dulce from the organ pipe is indeed sweeter than Pitaya Agria from the dagger cactus, but both are very sweet. Both are much sweeter than Cactus Pear or Tuna (not sure of spelling in spanish) that grow well around here.

-Roger

Agree... one of the world's great fruits grows in central and southern Baja (Pitaya or Pitahaya Dulce)... and the Agria is not too far behind. It's great that you could get them to ripen well, so far out of their home. Now, when do you start making pitaya margaritas as Shari does in Bahia Asuncion?

09-22-13, 02:39 PM	#1
Uzun Join Date: 11-03-12 Location: San diego Posts: 117	Baja Pitayas in Poway This year for the first time I am seeing Pitaya's on my Organ Pipe Cactus (pitaya dulce), and my Dagger Cactus (Pitaya Agria) here in San Diego. I thought it was too cool here to have them, but this year there are some. Kind of small, hope they get bigger but I'm looking forward to them! Attached Thumbnails

09-22-13, 03:35 PM	#2
Woooosh Status: Moderator Join Date: 02-19-10 Location: Rosarito Centro Posts: 1,262	Re: Baja Pitayas in Poway maybe the summer was hotter that you thought- or at least the cactus thought so. Not many Santa Ana events this year. __________________ "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead to JFK (maybe)

09-23-13, 08:16 AM	#3
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10-19-13, 03:39 PM	#4
Uzun Join Date: 11-03-12 Location: San diego Posts: 117	Re: Baja Pitayas in Poway I've had a chance to sample both Pitayas now. Pitaya Dulce from the organ pipe is indeed sweeter than Pitaya Agria from the dagger cactus, but both are very sweet. Both are much sweeter than Cactus Pear or Tuna (not sure of spelling in spanish) that grow well around here. -Roger