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prickly pear cactus origin Prickly Pear Cactus – 15 SeedsGrow 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
Grow 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.
⭐ What you'll love
- A dual-purpose edible plant—harvest both the sweet fruit (tunas) and the pads (nopales).
- A bold, sculptural cactus that adds a stunning architectural element to the garden.
- An extremely drought-tolerant plant perfect for xeriscaping and hot, sunny spots.
- A plant with a rich history of culinary and traditional medicinal use.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 15 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 6-15 feet
- Days to Maturity: 2-3+ years to produce fruit
- USDA Zone: 8-11 (or as a potted plant in any zone)
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Soaking (Required): To help break the hard seed coat, soak seeds in hot tap water for 24-48 hours before planting.
- Sowing: Start seeds indoors at any time.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in a fast-draining cactus/succulent soil mix.
- Germination: Keep soil lightly moist and very warm. Germination can be slow and irregular.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Watering: Water sparingly once established; this plant is extremely drought-tolerant.
⚠️ Please note
Germination times for cactus seeds can be very irregular, ranging from a few weeks to several months.
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- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
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★★★★★ 5
Great history of a politically incorrect civil rights movement
Format: Paperback
This is the true story of African Americans who choose not to turn the other cheek and wait for Martin's Dream to come true. Instead, they take up arms to protect themselves and their children from the present predations of racist, sadistic creeps. Very inspiring. There's a good movie from it, same name, starring Forest Whitaker.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2010
★★★★★ 4
An Obscure Facet of the Civil Rights Movement
Format: Paperback
The Deacons for Defense story has been buried since the mid sixties. The reasons for this loss are many. The Deacons don't fit the stereotype promulgated by the orthodox civil rights leaders and historians, nor does it particularly fit with the "conservative" historian view that anti-black violence largely was confined to a few terrible but soon overcome incidents [overcome with support of the Feds and the Press]. This book shows how pervasive the violence was and how the African-American Community especially the men, were scarred by the violence, and reluctant to join with the non-violent philosophy of the orthodox movement , as it destroyed their sense of manhood. The author does stretch at times to support his themes, especially the class differences between the Deacons and the mainstreamers, but this story is strong and should be better known. One amazing thing, with all of the hoopla about gun control, I'm surprised the NRA doesn't push the Deacon's story, as it does support the notion of an armed citizen being effective in countering an oppressive government. One can only surmise that the NRA supporters are also supporters of the repression in these instances. Ironic [but I digress].
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Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2013
★★★★★ 5
This details what the average citizen may need to do when the local or state law enforcement won't protect your rights and what
Format: Paperback
If you are a second amendment supporter or if you are an African-American who wonders "What does all this second amendment stuff mean to me anyway?", you need to read this book. This doesn't take place in 'ancient' American history when only those on the frontiers needed to keep arms for hunting and protection or for the gentleman walking through 18th or early 19th century America, this is from America, the 1960's. This details what the average citizen may need to do when the local or state law enforcement won't protect your rights and what it is like to live, as a minority, during that type of time (and 'minority' may change as the winds of political strength changes). The movie about the same topic gives you only a taste. Enlarge your mind.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017
★★★★★ 5
This is really a great read for individuals wanting to increase their knowledge of ...
There was so much information in this book that has never been bought to light. This is really a great read for individuals wanting to increase their knowledge of the Black Power Movement.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2016
★★★★★ 5
Review of Deacons for Defense
Format: Paperback
I found this book to be extremely informative about the Deacons. I was in Monroe ,LA in 1965 as a staff lawyer for the Lawyers Constitutional Defense Committee. We represented Deacons in various instances. This history filled in innumerable gaps in my knowledge of the Deacons. To the extent of my recollection the facts and analysis seemed accurate to me. This book is recommended for anyone with an interest in acquiring a full understanding of important civil rights organizations which contributed to the Movement in the '60's'
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014