{"product_id":"prickly-pear-cactus-15-seeds","title":"Prickly Pear Cactus – 15 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ What you'll love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dual-purpose edible plant—harvest both the sweet fruit (tunas) and the pads (nopales).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bold, sculptural cactus that adds a stunning architectural element to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extremely drought-tolerant plant perfect for xeriscaping and hot, sunny spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA plant with a rich history of culinary and traditional medicinal use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Seed details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-15 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-3+ years to produce fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-11 (or as a potted plant in any zone)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Growing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoaking (Required):\u003c\/strong\u003e To help break the hard seed coat, soak seeds in hot tap water for 24-48 hours before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors at any time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant seeds 1\/8 inch deep in a fast-draining cactus\/succulent soil mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil lightly moist and very warm. Germination can be slow and irregular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water sparingly once established; this plant is extremely drought-tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Please note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination times for cactus seeds can be very irregular, ranging from a few weeks to several months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Our seed packets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally designed and made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable for convenient, long-term storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes full, detailed growing instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking is included with every order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44161092026404,"sku":"CACT2","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3550\/7492\/files\/cactus-prickly-pear-opuntia-ficus-indica-15-seedssouthern-seeds-192823.png?v=1778128988","url":"https:\/\/www.garden-world-garden-supply.com\/products\/prickly-pear-cactus-15-seeds","provider":"Garden World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}