{"product_id":"nopales-cactus-opuntia-matudae","title":"Nopales Cactus (Opuntia matudae)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNopal is an fruiting cactus plant cultivated for it's edible pads.  The cactus pads are a common ingredient in numeous Mexican dishes.  They are used like a veggie and have a flavor similar to asparagus and green beans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNopal is a common name in Spanish for Opuntia cacti, as well as for its pads. There are approximately one hundred and fourteen known species native to the semi-arid areas of the Americas.  It's grown abundantly in Mexico, as well as the Mediterranean and other semi-arid to sub-topical regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for an attractive, useful and edible plant to line your property with?  Look no further because Nopal Cacti make a beautiful hedge!  It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, temperature and moisture levels, however it grows best in sunny, dry, desert-like conditions. On average, Nopal cactus plants will grow to be about 7 ft tall to 7 ft wide. The edible pads range on average from 4 to 10 inches and fruit can grow to be about the size of a fist.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Large Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":43111088390257,"sku":"B5b-NOP-L","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1959\/4419\/files\/NopalesCactusLivePlantForSaleSowExotic.png?v=1774969224","url":"https:\/\/thepepperpantry.com\/products\/nopales-cactus-opuntia-matudae","provider":"The Pepper Pantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}