Considering Nopales for Arid Land Specialty Crops
Nopales, or Prickly Pear cactus, include numerous species of the genusĀ Opuntia which thrive in poor soils and arid lands. These cacti can be grown and harvested for their tunas, or fruit, and for their pads.Ā They thrive in deeper, well drained soils, and can tolerate pH levels as high as 7.8.Ā Ā California researchers have investigated … Read more