The production of the prickly pear is quite simple because let's not forget that we are talking about a plant that reproduces by cuttings.
The cutting of this plant does not need man, as the simple fall of the shovel on the ground, roots with extreme ease.
The best time for prickly pear cutting
The best period for the reproduction of the prickly pear is from September to October. In these months, the temperature drops and even in areas where rainfall is scarce, the soil remains moist. Many mistakenly believe that in the prickly pear cutting, the shovel must penetrate the ground in an upright position. Not so, for this succulent plant any position on the ground is suitable for reproduction. Indeed, tests show that the horizontal position, the most natural one after the blade falls on the ground, is the most suitable for the reproduction of the plant. In any case, for "home" production any position is good for this plant!
The rooting of the prickly pear shovel takes place quickly and just after a few months we will see the new shovels sprout from the mother shovel. Simple right? Nature helps us in the reproduction of this fruit plant because in fact it does not need anything, only the patience to wait to collect the new fruits.
How long will it take to harvest the prickly pears?
The prickly pear production is complete! but be careful, nature teaches us that patience is an indispensable virtue for the farmer and for all those who engage in the production of agricultural products. After 6, 7 years we will be able to reap the new fruits. The beauty of this plant is that we can also grow it on our terrace.
For this, a large enough pot will be enough to allow the plant to grow enough to give us its succulent fruit. Moreover, the prickly pear flowers are beautiful and will embellish our outdoor space with bright colors. Then, it will be the prickly pears to replace the flowers, with equally beautiful colors.
The prickly pear, from the plant to the table of all of us
The production of the prickly pear, understood as the multiplication of plants, is simple and natural. However, the sales process involves other less obvious operations that require an organization that requires human and mechanical resources.
The prickly pear is a plant that defends its fruit with real crowns of thorns! They must be collected very carefully, and with modern cleaning systems they are deprived of most of the thorns. We move on to packaging and finally to distribution.
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contrada Poggio Rosso,
strada Perrieri,
95033 Biancavilla CT
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