When do cacti bear fruit?
The editor will answer your common questions about flower cultivation, such as when cacti bear fruit. Let's introduce it next.
Previously, there were many videos online about eating cactus fruit, which aroused the curiosity of many northern food lovers. They want to know when cacti bear fruit. Generally, the flowering period of cacti starts in June, and the fruit ripening mainly occurs in September to October. This timing may vary, for instance, in Hainan region.
The first paragraph has already answered our question for this article. Let's expand our knowledge below.
How to eat cactus fruit
Some have seen the videos, and others have seen tutorials. We won't elaborate much here. Refer to the picture below; it is quite clear. Still, the same warning applies: be careful of the spines when eating cactus fruit, be careful of the spines.
Is it possible to grow cacti in a pot and bear fruit?
Theoretically, it is possible, but it is not very practical unless you are in the southern region and need to plant them outdoors. If you are in the north or growing them in a balcony pot, it might be difficult to get the cacti to bear fruit.
From what we can see currently, the cacti that bear fruit are either planted in the ground in southern regions or those left uncared for on rooftops, both getting exposed to rain and dew.
Benefits of cactus fruit
The editor is not an expert on this matter and can only pass on the information gathered for reference by flower enthusiasts. It is said that cactus fruit has a higher content of anthocyanins, twice that of blueberries. The benefits of anthocyanins are well known, such as anti-oxidation and delaying aging. It is also said to be rich in various trace elements. The editor thinks of it as a type of fruit, not medicine, so its benefits are probably similar to eating an orange.
If you want to obtain cactus fruit
Relying on your own cultivation is not very reliable, but fortunately, we have a powerful internet now. For about 10 yuan, you can buy half a kilogram of cactus fruit to try. relatively speaking, the price is not too expensive, but it might be a bit troublesome to eat.
This article shares the specific introduction of when cacti bear fruit, hoping everyone will like it!