Nopal Cactus – GREEN Tuna, Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit (Opuntia ficus-indica) - 5 Gallon
Nopal cactus, also known as prickly pear or Indian fig, is a desert fruit that comes in various colors, such as orange, green, purple, and yellow. The fruit has a sweet and refreshing flavor, and a smooth and succulent texture. The fruit has a thick and spiny skin and a juicy and seedy flesh. The fruit is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, and antioxidants, and can be used to make salads, smoothies, sorbets, candies, and syrups. The plant is a cactus that can grow up to 15 feet tall and produces large crops of medium-sized fruits. The plant is native to Mexico and is also known as tuna or nopalito. The plant is self-pollinated and does not require cross-pollination. The plant prefers a hot and dry climate and does not have a chill requirement. The fruit matures from June to October, depending on the color. The plant adds beauty to the landscape with its yellow flowers, green pads, and colorful fruits. The plant also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat diabetes, cholesterol, and inflammation.
Provenance: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, UC Master Garden, Los Angeles, CA
Nopal cactus, also known as prickly pear or Indian fig, is a desert fruit that comes in various colors, such as orange, green, purple, and yellow. The fruit has a sweet and refreshing flavor, and a smooth and succulent texture. The fruit has a thick and spiny skin and a juicy and seedy flesh. The fruit is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, and antioxidants, and can be used to make salads, smoothies, sorbets, candies, and syrups. The plant is a cactus that can grow up to 15 feet tall and produces large crops of medium-sized fruits. The plant is native to Mexico and is also known as tuna or nopalito. The plant is self-pollinated and does not require cross-pollination. The plant prefers a hot and dry climate and does not have a chill requirement. The fruit matures from June to October, depending on the color. The plant adds beauty to the landscape with its yellow flowers, green pads, and colorful fruits. The plant also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat diabetes, cholesterol, and inflammation.
Provenance: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, UC Master Garden, Los Angeles, CA
Nopal cactus, also known as prickly pear or Indian fig, is a desert fruit that comes in various colors, such as orange, green, purple, and yellow. The fruit has a sweet and refreshing flavor, and a smooth and succulent texture. The fruit has a thick and spiny skin and a juicy and seedy flesh. The fruit is rich in vitamin C, magnesium, and antioxidants, and can be used to make salads, smoothies, sorbets, candies, and syrups. The plant is a cactus that can grow up to 15 feet tall and produces large crops of medium-sized fruits. The plant is native to Mexico and is also known as tuna or nopalito. The plant is self-pollinated and does not require cross-pollination. The plant prefers a hot and dry climate and does not have a chill requirement. The fruit matures from June to October, depending on the color. The plant adds beauty to the landscape with its yellow flowers, green pads, and colorful fruits. The plant also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat diabetes, cholesterol, and inflammation.
Provenance: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, UC Master Garden, Los Angeles, CA