Nopales

Opuntia ficus-indica

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Approximately 90 days from planting to harvest

About Nopales

Edible cactus with flat pads (nopales) and sweet red-purple fruit (tunas/prickly pears). A staple of Mexican cuisine. Extremely drought-tolerant; thrives in zones 8–11.

Growing Details

Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Sowing Method: Pad cutting
Spread: 200 cm
Row Spacing: 150 cm
Height: 200 cm
Days to Harvest: 90 days

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