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Nopales - $20 (willow glen / cambrian)
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Overview
How to Plant and Grow Prickly Pear Cactus
Nopal cactus, also known as prickly pear cactus pads, is a plant native to the Americas, particularly Mexico and the southwestern U.S., with edible, flat green pads and juicy red or green fruit. The pads are a nutritional staple in Mexican cuisine, often prepared by removing the spines and cooking to reduce their tart, green-bean-like flavor and characteristic "baba" or slime. Nopal is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, and is associated with health b benefits like blood sugar regulation, reduced cholesterol, and antiviral properties.