The Opuntia genus, known as prickly pear cactus, is gaining national appeal in Japan for being rich in minerals, dietary fibre and other nutrients. PHOTO: REUTERS UPDATED Jun 25, 2025, 04:16 PM ...

When I think about cactus plants, which isn’t very often, I assume that they are located in Texas, Arizona and New Mexico.

Prickly pear has long been a favorite food in Latin America, but Miki said she and her husband "want to spread the Japanese way of eating it." Their website provides information on how to prepare a ...

It is already being grown for foodstuffs and livestock feed in about 30 countries around the world, including Mexico. Meanwhile, prickly pear cactus is spreading to other regions of Japan.

The Opuntia genus, known as prickly pear cactus, is gaining national appeal in Japan for being rich in minerals, dietary fibre and other nutrients. It has a mild, refreshing taste and can even be ...

Meanwhile, prickly pear cactus is spreading to other regions of Japan. In May, Watahan Super Centre, a supermarket and home centre chain, began selling the plant at some of its stores.

Posted: June 15, 2025 | Last updated: June 15, 2025 James Bigley explains how to control prickly pear cactus and restore land productivity.

At the heart of Smuggler — as the collection is titled — is the motif of the prickly pear cactus, known in Maltese as bajtar tax-xewk.

Farmers here are cooking up new menus for health-conscious Japanese, with dishes like quiche, pizza toast, skewers, tempura and cold Chinese noodles. They share a common but somewhat unusual ...

On my way home from teaching a wild edible class this week, I noticed an unusual plantin full bloom. I have been a fan of this plant since I lived in Florida. Eastern Prickly Pear Cactus or Opuntia ...

When it comes to pH levels, prickly pear isn’t especially high-maintenance and can thrive in a neutral-to-acidic mixture with a pH level of 6.0-7.5. Given we had a drought last year during the summer ...