Opuntia Mix "Prickly Pear" Seeds

flowers and produce delicious fruit. About the seeds: difficulty beginner | intermediate | advanced germination time 2-4 weeks depth cover seeds lightly with soil spacing 2-3 seeds per planter recommended planter 2"-4" nursery pot or greenhouse(no terra cotta for germination) time to maturity 1+ years seed prep pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none method greenhouse | paper towel method temperature 70F - 85F About the Plants: description round flat leaves with spikes difficulty beginner | intermediate | advanced growth speed slow | medium | fast size of plant a range, from 3' to 20' tall and wide light full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights soil well-draining succulent mix or potting mix with added perlite/sand for drainage temperature warm | cool pet-friendly cats | dogs | no pests scale, spider mites fertilization heavy | moderate | light | none Instructions: These seeds grow slowly, so we recommend using the following to sow the seeds: 12 Cavity Greenhouse Soil Pellets Liquid Fertilizer Opun tia seeds have a tough outer coating that require stratification, you can use sandpaper to cut the outer coating, and then pre-soak the seeds in warm water for 12-24 hours. Plant these seeds in well draining succulent or cactus planting medium. Place them in a bright and warm spot(at least 70F). Placing a plastic covering over the seeds until they sprout helps maintain a good humidity and warmth level- it can be removed once the sprouts start to show up. Most seeds will germinate within a month, but wait some time for all the seeds to germinate- there may be some stragglers! Make sure the sprouts don’t receive much direct sunlight for the first couple of months, after which they can be exposed gradually to more light. ( Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide ) These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.