Re: Night-blooming cereus
- Subject: Re: [SG] Night-blooming cereus
- From: M* L*
- Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2002 11:32:18 -0600
I've eaten a cactus melon, I think called pitaya. "Cornucopia, a Source
Book of Edible Plants," indicates that this may be the same fruit that I've
eaten. I hope so, because you have a treat in store. When ripe, the oval
melon is red, and a little smaller than a football (maybe smaller in your
climate). Wasps and bees and birds are wanting to share in the frenzy, so
watch out. The flesh is white and incredibly sweet, with a texture similar
to watermelon. It's infused with tiny black seeds that we ate because they
were like strawberry seeds in size and crunchiness. Use very thin slices
of this melon, and squeeze a lime over each slice to cut the overwhelming
sweetness (and trust me, I love sweets). Margaret L
Hi,
This is not a shadegardening question as such, but I thought some of you
might know the answer. Our night-blooming cereus produced a beautiful big
flower the other night, and if that flower was pollinated by one of the
night-flying insects that are plentiful in our yard, then I guess a fruit
is the next step. I have heard that these fruits are edible and quite
tasty. Has anyone ever eaten them? Thanks. (I have eaten prickly pear and
it is delicious.)
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
