Dragon Fruit 'Edgar's Baby' (Hylocereus stenopterus x Hylocereus Guatemalensis)

Compact Growth & Magenta Flesh with Bold Tropical Sweetness ‘Edgar’s Baby’ is a compact, early-fruiting dragon fruit variety bred by legendary California hybridizer Edgar Valdivia. Unlike larger, sprawling types, this cultivar is manageable in size yet highly productive—perfect for home growers with limited space. Its fruit features bright pink skin, vibrant magenta flesh, and a sweet-tart tropical flavor that’s refreshing and complex. With dramatic night-blooming flowers and reliable yields, it’s a perfect addition to food forests, container gardens, or edible arbors. Dragon fruit has been cherished for centuries across Central and South America, where it’s valued not just for its striking beauty but also for its hydrating, nutrient-rich pulp. Known today as a superfruit, it’s packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber, making it as nourishing as it is delicious. In kitchens worldwide, dragon fruit is enjoyed fresh with a spoon, blended into smoothies, tossed into fruit bowls,