Prickly Pear Cactus – 15 Seeds
Grow a beautiful and edible desert icon with our Prickly Pear Cactus seeds. This versatile heirloom is a true two-for-one, producing both delicious fruit (tunas) and edible pads (nopales). The sweet, vibrant red fruits are a refreshing treat, while the pads are a staple in Mexican cuisine. Beyond its culinary uses, this cactus has a bold, architectural, sculptural form that makes a stunning statement in a low-water landscape or a large container. It's a fun, rewarding, and low-maintenance plant to grow. ⭐ What you'll love A dual-purpose edible plant—harvest both the sweet fruit (tunas) and the pads (nopales). A bold, sculptural cactus that adds a stunning architectural element to the garden. An extremely drought-tolerant plant perfect for xeriscaping and hot, sunny spots. A plant with a rich history of culinary and traditional medicinal use. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) Seed Quantity: Approx. 15 seeds Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 6-15 feet Days to Maturity: 2-3+ years to produce fruit USDA Zone: 8-11 (or as a potted plant in any zone) Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Soaking (Required): To help break the hard seed coat, soak seeds in hot tap water for 24-48 hours before planting. Sowing: Start seeds indoors at any time. Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in a fast-draining cactus/succulent soil mix. Germination: Keep soil lightly moist and very warm. Germination can be slow and irregular. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Watering: Water sparingly once established; this plant is extremely drought-tolerant. ⚠️ Please note Germination times for cactus seeds can be very irregular, ranging from a few weeks to several months. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Grow a beautiful and edible desert icon with our Prickly Pear Cactus seeds. This versatile heirloom is a true two-for-one, producing both delicious fruit (tunas) and edible pads (nopales). The sweet, vibrant red fruits are a refreshing treat, while the pads are a staple in Mexican cuisine. Beyond its culinary uses, this cactus has a bold, architectural, sculptural form that makes a stunning statement in a low-water landscape or a large container. It's a fun, rewarding, and low-maintenance plant to grow.
⭐ What you'll love
- A dual-purpose edible plant—harvest both the sweet fruit (tunas) and the pads (nopales).
- A bold, sculptural cactus that adds a stunning architectural element to the garden.
- An extremely drought-tolerant plant perfect for xeriscaping and hot, sunny spots.
- A plant with a rich history of culinary and traditional medicinal use.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 15 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 6-15 feet
- Days to Maturity: 2-3+ years to produce fruit
- USDA Zone: 8-11 (or as a potted plant in any zone)
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Soaking (Required): To help break the hard seed coat, soak seeds in hot tap water for 24-48 hours before planting.
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors at any time.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in a fast-draining cactus/succulent soil mix.
- Germination: Keep soil lightly moist and very warm. Germination can be slow and irregular.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Watering: Water sparingly once established; this plant is extremely drought-tolerant.
⚠️ Please note
Germination times for cactus seeds can be very irregular, ranging from a few weeks to several months.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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