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.
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Description
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.
