Cactus comestibles sin espinas

Tema en 'Cactus (general)' comenzado por amadeu55, 25/5/14.

  1. amadeu55

    amadeu55

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    Hola a todos:

    quisiera saber si, aparte de la Opuntia Ficus Indica sin espinas, hay otros cactus sin espinas comestibles.

    Gracias de antemano.

    Un saludo.
     
  2. ayadegasaski

    ayadegasaski

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    Aqui tienes una variedad de chumbera sin espinas obtenida por Burbank.


    http://www.smgrowers.com/products/plants/plantdisplay.asp?plant_id=1143

    Opuntia ficus-indica 'Burbank Spineless' (Nopal) - A nearly spineless variety of shrubby cactus that grows to 6 feet tall with branches bearing many oblong 1 1/2 foot long bluish-green thick pads. In spring and early summer appear the 4 inch orange-yellow flowers along the edges at the tips of the pads. The flowers produce edible pear-shaped fleshy reddish-purple fruits (tunas) whose taste has been likened to watermelon. The pads are cooked and eaten as well and called "nopales" or "nopalitos". Plant in full sun. This is a very drought tolerant plant and is hardy to below 20° F. The native habitat for this Opuntia is not known and as it has been in cultivation for many years it is now found in locations all over the world. From seed received from South America Luther Burbank grew and hybridized Opuntia in the early part of the 1900s for use as cattle fodder. Unfortunately cattle did not find it palatable but the plant has remained in cultivation as an ornamental and for human consumption. We grew this plant from 1993 until 2007. This description is based on our research and observations of this plant as it grows in containers at our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We also appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Opuntia ficus-indica 'Burbank' .


    Aqui una foto de Burbank con la chumbera sin espinas.
    LutherBurbankSpinelessCactus.jpg


    La historia del propio Burbank es muy interesante:

    http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luther_Burbank
     
  3. amadeu55

    amadeu55

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    Hola Ayadegasaski:

    Muchas gracias por la interesante información.

    Un saludo.