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Eastern Prickly Pear (Opuntia humifusa) seeds

  • Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
  • Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
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€2.99

Content: 10 Single seed

Product number: OPU03 GTIN: 4251420517036
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Description

The Eastern Prickly Pear is a clustery to bushy growing, hardy prickly pear that can reach approx. 10cm up to, in exceptional cases, 30cm in height. It develops reddish, edible fruits, the so-called prickly pear. Its occurrence ranges from the East and the Mid of the USA but it was also imported to Europe and even grows there in the alps. It's ranked one of the hardiest varieties and is hardy down to -30°C.

The Lakota Indians used the prickly pear to heal snake bites.

Plant profile

LifecyclePerennial
SpeciesCactaceae
Eventual height15-30 cm
Flower colourYellow
Flowering monthsAugust, July
Main harvestNovember, October, September

Growing instructions

Sowing depth0 cm
Germination temperature22-28°C
Germination time2-6 weeks
ClimateDry
Planting distance20 cm
Row spacing30 cm

Sowing and care

Perennial plant. Loves lots of sun and dry locations, possibly on house walls with a little bit of rain protection. Sowing: Preculture. Germinates at approx. 23°C. Slightly press the seeds onto the soil and keep them moist. Germinates after 2-6 weeks. In the first weeks, prevent waterlogging. Plant out strong plantlets.

Other names

English: Eastern Prickly Pear, Indian Fig, Devil's Tongue

Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | 93055 Regensburg, Germany | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

Reviews

Average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

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Review with rating of 4 out of 5 stars

· 19 November 2024

Die Keimrate war anfänglich so gut wie gar nicht vorhanden. 5 Samen in Sukkuletten Erde und nichts.... Ok also die nächsten 5 rein, Tüte alle und hoffen. Tatsächlich hat es 1 Pflanze geschafft, ich sie direkt im warmen Gewächshaus geparkt, sehr groß ist sie nicht geworden, trotzdem hatte ich sie im Herbst dann erstmal mit rein genommen, da das Gewächshaus im Winter nicht genutzt wird und ich sie draußen so klein noch nicht lassen wollte. Und ja was soll ich sagen, kurz darauf haben sich dann doch noch 2 samen gedacht sie haben Lust zum keimen, also freue ich mich jetzt über 3 von 10 gekeimten Samen. Ist zwar nicht der superschnitt, aber immerhin auch besser als nur 1 Pflänzchen.

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