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!

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