when is prickly pear season
Cactus pears from Argentina and Brazil are available year round. Imports from Mexico come in between June and October. Late August to December is the peak season for prickly pears from California and Arizona. These are marketed under the Andy-Boy label and are the top of the line in freshness and ripeness. Prickly pears from the Mediterranean are available in late autumn, and those from Chile from February to April.
Transplant the cactus. The best time to transplant a prickly pear is in the late spring, when the risk of frost and excessive rain are done. Dig a hole thatâs about the same size as the pot the cactus is in. Get the pot as near to the hole as possible.