{"product_id":"prickly-pear-cactus-15-seeds","title":"Prickly Pear Cactus Seeds – 15 Count","description":"\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthern Seeds was founded in 2019 by Ryan and Kim Dorn and became Seed Therapy in 2025. The family business moved its operations to the Dallas, Texas, area in 2023. Drawing on generations of growing experience, the team focuses on dependable seeds, personal customer service, and helping gardeners succeed. Its work includes relationships with American farms and seed donations to schools and community gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow a beautiful and edible desert icon with 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\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/collections\/seeds-growing\"\u003eseeds growing\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/collections\/garden-seeds\"\u003egarden seeds and growing essentials\u003c\/a\u003e at BuyAmerican.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-DETAILS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:START --\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\u003c!-- BA:FEATURES:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:START --\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\u003cp\u003eSold as seeds for planting. Select this packet by its variety, quantity, and growing requirements; it is not a live plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of origin: United States. The supplier identifies this product as American-grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:SPECIFICATIONS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:START --\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\u003cp\u003eKeep unused seeds dry and cool in a clearly labeled, closed container. Protect the packet from humidity and temperature swings, and retain the variety name and sowing notes for your next planting. Use the species-specific directions below when deciding whether to start indoors, sow directly, soak seeds, or provide a cold period. Germination and growth vary with seed handling and local growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor general seed-starting and storage guidance, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/garden-and-home\/yard-and-garden\/gardening-in-minnesota\/starting-seeds-indoors\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota Extension’s seed-starting guide\u003c\/a\u003e. Use the variety-specific packet directions for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:CARE:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-SPECIFICS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Please note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGermination times for cactus seeds can be very irregular, ranging from a few weeks to several months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BA:PRODUCT-SPECIFICS:END --\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BA:ADDITIONAL-DETAILS:START --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping for this product\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product ships directly from Southern Seeds, now Seed Therapy. The supplier currently lists standard processing of 1–3 business days, increasing to approximately 3–5 business days during the busy late-December-through-April-or-May seed season. Processing is separate from carrier transit time. Its published standard shipping rate is $4.99 per order, with free standard shipping at a merchandise subtotal of $35 or more after discounts and before taxes. The options, offers, and final charges displayed at BuyAmerican checkout govern this order; purchases from other makers may ship separately. Carrier delivery dates are estimates. The supplier ships within the United States and may restrict certain seeds by destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReturns and seed guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor this product, Southern Seeds\/Seed Therapy publishes a 60-day satisfaction guarantee, offering an eligible replacement or product-price refund for concerns reported within 60 days of delivery. Original shipping is generally excluded. Preference-based physical returns generally require customer-paid return shipping; supplier errors or damaged or defective items receive an appropriate resolution without an additional return-shipping charge. Contact BuyAmerican at hello@buyamerican.mom with your order number, product name, and concern before mailing anything back. BuyAmerican’s standard return policy provides a 30-day request period for eligible unused items in original packaging. 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