We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ever walked past a cactus with broad, flat, ovoid pads with colorful spiky balls growing from them? You just walked past a source of food.

So there I was, stalking the wild prickly pear cactus. With tongs in hand, I gave each fruit a quick twist. Within 10 minutes I had 6 pounds — and all without even a scratch. After attending a ...

A free class on prickly pear harvesting is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at Civano Nursery, 5301 S. Houghton Road, 546-9200. This fine guide will teach you how to cook with both the fruit and the pads of ...

Like their name implies, prickly pears can be a thorny fruit to deal with. They’re covered in tiny needles, chock-full of hard seeds and their juice can stain everything it touches a shocking magenta ...

Explore the various species of prickly pear cactus (Opuntia) renowned for their tasty fruits, which can be enjoyed both raw and in various culinary preparations. This video showcases the process of ...

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Those growing and harvesting prickly pear fruit said 2024 is a banner year for the crop. One local company is trying to get people to stop overlooking the red fruit. Will Thomson ...

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TUCSON (KVOA) – It's used to make jams, can be used as a glaze, it's in beer and even can be found in tequila. But this year, the prickly pear is costing a bit more than usual. "We don't have the rain ...

Summer is a good time to reflect on one of our common West Texas native plants, the prickly pear cactus. The name cactus is derived from the Greek word kaktos, which means “prickly plant.” Like all ...