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title: "Does any one know how to start prickly pear cactus seed and what is…"
description: "Does any one know how to start prickly pear cactus seed and what is the best time of the year to start them any information would greatly help thanks"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "David"
published: "2024-12-17T05:05:31.978063Z"
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# Does any one know how to start prickly pear cactus seed and what is…

_Posted by David on 2024-12-17_

Does any one know how to start prickly pear cactus seed and what is the best time of the year to start them any information would greatly help thanks

## 4 comments

### Qixer commented on 2024-12-17

Sow them outdoors and let nature take over?

#### David replied on 2024-12-18

Thanks I want to know do I need to soak the seeds before I sow them

### Mae commented on 2024-12-17

It's best to start prickly pear trees in spring or early summer

#### David replied on 2024-12-18

Thank you

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