How to grow prickly pear seeds?
prickly pear seeds need to have enough water to stay moist while they grow. So, make sure to water your prickly pear plants regularly. Water the seeds when the soil is almost dry and let the seeds soak for at least four hours. After the four hours are over, let the seeds drain off any excess water.
How to grow prickly pear seeds indoors?
The best way to grow prickly pear seeds indoors is on a sunny windowsill. Add a few drops of water every other day and place a small piece of the plant on the windowsill. After one or two weeks you will see a prickly pear seedling developing. As the plant grows, add more water if the soil gets dry. When the prickly pear plant is about a foot tall, it’s time to transplant it to a pot.
How to grow prickly pear seeds outside?
In order to grow prickly pear seeds outside it’s best to sow them in a sunny spot and use a good quality soil. The best soil has a neutral pH level and is rich in organic matter. For prickly pears to germinate, the soil should have a temperature of around 20-23 °C. If the weather is too hot, prickly pears will dry out and their seeds won’t germinate. If the weather is too cold, prick
How to grow prickly pear seeds in pots?
Another option is growing prickly pear seeds in pots. Start pricking out prickly pear seeds around three weeks after they've germinated. Plant them one-inch deep, then keep them in a sunny window. After planting, add one cup of compost to the pot. When the seedlings emerge, add 6 inches of water. After one week, add another cup of compost.
How to grow prickly pear seeds at home?
Pods need to be kept warm to germinate. To do so, provide them with warmth from a heating pad, a plant warmer or a sunny windowsill. If you want to grow them from cuttings, sow them in peat moss in a pot indoors under lights. To grow them from seed, sow them in a pot indoors on a windowsill. The seeds should be sown two to three weeks before the end of spring.