Early Spring Treat

Len B

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Gave the adult Hermann tortoises some very ripe cactus fruit today and it was a big hit.Picture 005 copy.jpgI think they can smell better than people give them credit for. the girl was out sunning early so I picked her some food and added some fruit. A couple minutes later the boy came out of his heated crock to get some also.Picture 010 copy.jpg
 

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I never think to harvest the tunas from the opuntia plants. Thanks for the reminder.
 

Len B

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I never think to harvest the tunas from the opuntia plants. Thanks for the reminder.
I have been growing opuntia plants for over 50 years and had never tasted one. I have a bowl of them setting on the counter next to the sink and last night while doing dishes I decided to eat one. Not as sweet as I expected, Not bad but I thought it to be sweeter.
 
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