Thinking of making some prickly pear jelly… anyone have tips?

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Vince said:
Those tunas look perfect for picking.

Planning to harvest this weekend for some jelly!

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Cleo said:

Vince said:
Those tunas look perfect for picking.

Planning to harvest this weekend for some jelly!

What state are you in where they grow so well? And how do you harvest the fruit?

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How long did it take to grow that big? :joy:

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Devon said:
How long did it take to grow that big? :joy:

At least 15 years! :joy:

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Absolutely beautiful.

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Scout said:
Absolutely beautiful.

Thank you so much :blush:

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What a strong and healthy nopal!

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Ira said:
What a strong and healthy nopal!

Yep, I leave the young branches alone so she stays strong :blush:

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What a beauty :heart:

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Shan said:
What a beauty :heart:

Thank you :blush:

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Just stunning! Do you know the type or variety?

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Harlow said:
Just stunning! Do you know the type or variety?

Thanks! She’s a prickly pear cactus (Opuntia).

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Wow, that’s impressive!

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Lex said:
Wow, that’s impressive!

Thank you!

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Zyan said:
Amazing!

Thanks! :blush:

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Beautiful :heart:

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Ellis said:
Beautiful :heart:

Thank you :blush:

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Wow, just wow!

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Piper said:
Wow, just wow!

Thanks :blush: she really is a showstopper.

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Gorgeous! I’d probably eat them every day if mine was that big lol