Hello everyone. I'm an indoor gardener now living in an apartment due to life circumstances. I'm unfamiliar with the workings of this community and would appreciate it if I could receive feedback. I currently have a question about how to plant Opuntia seeds after soaking them and don't know which forum to ask it. Also, is there a beginner's forum?
Just noticed this old post which, unfortunately did not have any replies. The following articles may be of interest, in case you're still looking for information: (Technical) Stimulation and Promotion of Germination in Opuntia ficus-indica Seeds ♦ (Blog) Prickly Pear Cactus Propagation Pointers - My Blog (may have to read between the lines a bit) An old thread on the topic: Opuntia Seed Germination.
Thank you for taking the time to give me these suggestions. After several weeks of activity after planting, I became very frustrated not knowing if what I was doing was correct. I've had a lot of unforseen events occur in my life recently, including contracting Covid, and I didn't have the time or patience to experiment. Eventually, I threw them out. The seeds were more expensive than I expected. I think that when I'm able, I'll consider a cut instead of seeds. There will be a greater chance of successful planting, I think. Thanks again for helping me. I'll check out your blog. Deb H-Bumford
Yes, propagation with cuttings is effective and widely used method. Wish you luck with your experimenting!
