{"product_id":"prickly-pear-cactus","title":"Prickly Pear Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003e5 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrickly Pear Cactus is a drought-tolerant cactus grown for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"201\"\u003esweet edible fruits (prickly pears)\u003c\/strong\u003e and tender young pads (nopales). Mature plants can produce colorful fruits in shades of \u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"331\"\u003egreen, yellow, orange, red, or purple\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the variety. It is one of the best fruit crops for hot, arid climates and is exceptionally well suited to the Gulf region. Although propagation from pads is faster, growing from seed is rewarding and produces vigorous, long-lived plants suitable for gardens, orchards, landscapes, and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ltd16g\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eFebruary to April\u003c\/strong\u003e (best)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7a40nr\" data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eSeptember to November\u003c\/strong\u003e (also suitable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dcz4fo\" data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eAvoid sowing during the peak summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"907\"\u003ePrickly Pear seeds have a hard seed coat and benefit from scarification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l4ylx6\" data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eLightly rub the seed coat with fine sandpaper or gently nick it with a nail file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2vzate\" data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1030\"\u003ewarm water (30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003eUse a very well-drained cactus mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rxvfh4\" data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e40% Coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1logxhj\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003e30% Perlite or pumice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i44vgv\" data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3e3fud\" data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e10% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eIdeal soil pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlh13z\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"t7hbgy\" data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"whz2ze\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eSow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e0.5–1 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i9gkis\" data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eCover lightly with coarse sand or cactus soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"si5cuv\" data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eKeep the soil slightly moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yo237l\" data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003ePlace in a warm, bright location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13nfcc2\" data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vhhj4p\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eIdeal germination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e24–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jmx5nh\" data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eIdeal growing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e22–38°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lczdkt\" data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eGerminate in bright indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vgm2cp\" data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eAfter seedlings establish, gradually introduce them to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"142skwu\" data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eMature plants thrive in full sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1719\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hncz7i\" data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eKeep the soil lightly moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8qplsr\" data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eOnce seedlings establish, allow the soil to dry between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c6lz43\" data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eMature plants require infrequent deep watering and are highly drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bvmfzo\" data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eGermination Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w4oy72\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e2–8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tbk72z\" data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eSome seeds may take up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003e12 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e to germinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vginor\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eTransplant when seedlings reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e8–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tkb4b\" data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eSpace plants:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4kqs92\" data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003e2–4 m\u003c\/strong\u003e apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cg6ne0\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003ePlant in full sun with excellent drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bbh8qx\" data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1co8zge\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003ePlants grown from seed usually begin fruiting after:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y64k69\" data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e3–5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gnhw64\" data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eHarvest fruits when they develop full color and detach easily with gentle twisting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1efdm91\" data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eWear thick gloves or use tongs when harvesting to avoid the tiny spines (glochids).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3bs2m3\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eGulf Climate Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u02hf\" data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2567\"\u003ePrickly Pear is one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003ebest fruit plants for Gulf climates\u003c\/strong\u003e due to its excellent heat and drought tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n5zes9\" data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2640\"\u003eAvoid excessive irrigation, as constantly wet soil may cause root rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gj31dk\" data-start=\"2641\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003eApply a light cactus fertilizer \u003cstrong data-start=\"2675\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e2–3 times per year\u003c\/strong\u003e during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xaux5u\" data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eProtect young seedlings from extreme summer sun during their first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5b29a1\" data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eThis plant performs exceptionally well in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003edesert gardens, orchards, rock gardens, large containers, and xeriscape landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tohum Cenneti","offers":[{"title":"Default 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