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Prickly Pear – Tuna (each)
Scientific Name: Opuntia ficus-indica
Fresh prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica), or tuna: sweet, juicy cactus fruit. Price per fruit.
$1.00
Shipping Restriction
Due to the size of this item, your order must be picked up at our nursery.
Shipping Restriction
Due to regulatory requirements, citrus plants con only be shipped to addresses within the state of Florida.
Prickly pear, known as tuna in Spanish, is the sweet, juicy fruit of the nopal cactus. It is a traditional favorite for eating fresh, blending into drinks or making jams and desserts.
Features
- Sweet and refreshing: Juicy pulp with a mild flavor.
- Versatile: Eat fresh, blend or chill.
- Sold each: Price shown is per fruit.
How to Enjoy
Handle with care, as the skin can have tiny spines. Slice off both ends, cut a slit down the length of the skin and peel it away. The seeds are edible but hard; strain them out for drinks.
From Inca Plant Nursery
At Inca Plant Nursery we love tropical fruit as much as the plants that grow it. Order fresh prickly pear (tuna) and enjoy a real taste of the tropics at home.
