Asunta 5 *Paco*

🌵 Asunta 5 — Paco
Purple flesh. Tropical sweetness. One of the most beloved Asunta selections.

The Asunta series comes from some of the most respected dragon fruit genetics in the world, and Asunta 5 Paco — is a standout in the lineup. It produces beautiful purple-fleshed fruit with a sweet, tropical flavor profile that keeps growers coming back season after season. If you want a variety with real flavor and proven performance, Paco delivers.

🍉 Fruit Profile

• Flesh Color: Deep purple
• Flavor: Sweet and tropical — rich berry notes with a smooth, clean finish
• Texture: Juicy and dense, not watery
• Brix (Sweetness): Typically 17–21 brix when fully ripened on the plant

🌵 Why it stands out

• Part of the legendary Asunta genetics series
• Deep purple flesh with exceptional flavor depth
• Consistent producer once established
• A collector’s variety that also performs for everyday growers

🌱 Growth & performance

• Vigorous grower that establishes quickly
• Adapts well to trellis systems and containers
• Thrives in full sun, warm climates (USDA zones 9–11)
• Reliable production under proper conditions

🌼 Pollination

• Not self-fertile — requires a cross-pollinator for fruit set
• Pairs well with self-fertile varieties like Sugar Dragon or Delight

📦 What you'll receive

• Healthy dragon fruit cutting 16–24 inches
• Grown from proven mother plants at Oceanside Dragon Fruit
• Ready to root and establish quickly

⚠️ Important
Dragon fruit only reaches peak color and flavor when fully ripened on the plant and grown from quality genetics. Starting with the right cutting is the difference.