When is the best time to establish a new plant? To improve drainage at the site should sand be added to the soil?
Prickly Pear Cactus - Opuntia
Spring or Fall? When is the best time to plant?
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Open Sep 10, 2021 - 07:13 AM
Seasonality, Soil & Fertilizer
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Sep 10, 2021 - 07:13 AM
These pads are best planted in the spring and summer months. Warm weather helps them root.
Sand would be a great addition to Opuntia soil and you could even add smaller gravel as well.
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