The Thornless Prickly Pears (Classic Reprint) Hardcover – January 28, 2019

A practical guide to growing thornless prickly pears for forage and profit.The Thornless Prickly Pears explains which fast-growing, spineless Opuntia varieties are suitable for feeding livestock and how to cultivate them successfully in warm climates.Based on field experience, this bulletin covers where thornless types thrive, how much moisture they need, and the temperatures they can tolerate. It also lays out practical steps for propagation, planting, cultivation, harvesting, and even safe handling and transportation. The guidance is focused on real farming conditions and aims to help readers decide if these crops fit their land and water resources.Where thornless prickly pears grow best and how climate affects successWater and soil needs, plus how to irrigate efficientlyPropagation methods, from cuttings to seeds, with practical tipsPlanting, cultivation, harvesting timing, and preservation of qualityIdeal for readers seeking a practical, field-tested understanding of spineless prickly pears as a forage crop. Read more