hardiness zone

8 - 11

latin name

Opuntia

pollination requirements

requires pollination primarily by bees with the most pollen transfer, other insects can contribute but to a lesser extent.

propagation

[8, 11]

site and soil

requires pollination primarily by bees with the most pollen transfer, other insects can contribute but to a lesser extent.

size at purchase

6-12 ft

Size at Maturity

well-draining potting soil and enjoys ample sunlight. best grown in sandt and gravelly mix.

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Opuntia

$10.00

$10.00 ~~$15.00~~

in stock

Certification

organic

Quantity must be 1 or more

A cold hardy forage and vegetable variety from Peter Felker's colleagues breeding program in Argentina. Vigorous growing plants are very productive of low thorn pads. A cross of Opuntia lindheimerii and O. Ficus indica. We obtained this selection from the National Arid Land Plant Genetic Resource Unit (NALPGRU) in Parlier, CA. Special thanks to Gabriela Romano who shared much information from evaluations done there to determine the best of the many varieties held there. Hardy zones 8-11. Opuntia spp.

hardiness zone

8 - 11

latin name

Opuntia

pollination requirements

requires pollination primarily by bees with the most pollen transfer, other insects can contribute but to a lesser extent.

propagation

[8, 11]

site and soil

requires pollination primarily by bees with the most pollen transfer, other insects can contribute but to a lesser extent.

size at purchase

6-12 ft

Size at Maturity

well-draining potting soil and enjoys ample sunlight. best grown in sandt and gravelly mix.