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RE: FORAGING IN TEXAS – PRICKLY PEAR

in #foraging7 years ago

I think I should grow some myself. What would you say is the most challenging part of collecting them? or rather, what's the best way to collect the fruit without lancing yourself over and over?

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Some people will use tongs to pick them and then burn off the spines with a blowtorch. Tongs probably make it safest.

Never thought of burning off the spines. Interesting visual to say the least... Forged in Fire, Cactus-Style.