early summer. Growing Beavertail can be done at any time of year by scattering seeds in a shady bed or, for faster results, planting cuttings in a mix of soil and sand and ensuring that they have a bit of water and plenty of sun. Read the following steps to find out how to grow Beavertail cactus. Method 1 of 2: From Seeds Purchase Beavertail cactus seeds. These can be bought at garden centers or purchased online. Scatter the seeds. In a shady garden bed, simply scatter the seeds on the soil. There's no need to cover them, unless you want to use netting to keep the birds off. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Make sure that the garden bed is in the shade. Beavertail