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South Carolina wrote:
Prickley Pear grows well in my climate and I have seen tons of recipes for it but I don't know anyone who actually eats it.
Anyone here tried it? I am looking for a plant other than fruit or nut that would provide a good 'filler' food - kind of like potatoes but I wouldn't have to plant it every year.
I can't find anyone here who will let me harvest enough of thier plant to cook but I might get someone to give me a start to plant.
Marissa
Sand Holler Farm
Dale TX
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Jeanine Gurley wrote:
I am looking for a plant other than fruit or nut that would provide a good 'filler' food
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H Ludi Tyler wrote:
The spines aren't the trouble, I grow the "spineless" kind - it's the "glochids" - the little hairs that get everywhere. They can be scrubbed off with a kitchen scrubby, but I still find it difficult to handle the pads while scrubbing. Maybe heavy rubber gloves might work...
Marissa
Sand Holler Farm
Dale TX
Jeanine Gurley Jacildone wrote:Prickley Pear grows well in my climate and I have seen tons of recipes for it but I don't know anyone who actually eats it.
Anyone here tried it?
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Small Business Marketing Strategist, lived on an organic farm in SE Oklahoma, but moved where I can plant more trees.
Marissa Little wrote:
H Ludi Tyler wrote:the little hairs that get everywhere. They can be scrubbed off with a kitchen scrubby, but I still find it difficult to handle the pads while scrubbing. Maybe heavy rubber gloves might work...
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Small Business Marketing Strategist, lived on an organic farm in SE Oklahoma, but moved where I can plant more trees.
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