Products

Opuntia, also known as nopales or paddle cactus, is a genus in the cactus family, Cactaceae. Currently, only prickly pears are included in this genus of about 200 species distributed throughout most of the Americas. The fruit of prickly pears, commonly called cactus fruit, cactus fig, Indian fig or tuna in Spanish, is edible, although it has to be peeled carefully to remove the small spines on the outer skin before consumption. If the outer layer is not properly removed, glochids can be ingested, causing discomfort of the throat, lips, and tongue, as the small spines are easily lodged in the skin. Native Americans, like the Tequesta, would roll the fruit around in a suitable medium (e.g. grit) to "sand" off the glochids. Alternatively, rotating the fruit in the flame of a campfire or torch has been used to remove the glochids.

Strawberry F1 'Toscana' produces a strong plant with several runners and beautiful, large, deep rose flowers. These vigorous strawberry plants are easy to grow and are perfect as a beautiful ornamental and edible garden. Unlike most other strawberries these are day neutral, meaning they will crop throughout the summer until the first frost. This means you'll have sweet, juicy fruit for months on end.

USDA Zone - N/A

Season to Sow - N/A