Prickly Pear
Available Only In Fall (October-January 2008)
Order and Sow In Fall.
Scientific Name: Opuntia humifusa Common Name: Prickly Pear Other Common Names: Plant Type: Perennial Where To Plant: Full Sun to Partly Shady Soil Types: Average Zones (See US Zone map): 5-10 Germination: Hard Number of Seeds Per Pack: 25 Uses: Culinary Notes: Prefers sandy soil. Has edible fruits (pears) raw or dried. Make take two years to germinate.
OPUNTIA HUMIFUSA Interesting cactus, winter hardy in Ontario. Bears edible fruits (pears) having pleasant, sweet, somewhat acid taste. May be eaten raw or dried, first discarding thick skins and seeds. Prefers sandy soil. Difficult to germinate: may take two years.
Any statement made concerning medical
conditions treated with this herb is not intended as sound medical advice. The
seeds are NOT to be ingested only planted. Herbs need to taken only with
the guidance of a trained physician or established herblist.
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