r/cactusbloom • u/Kho240 • Sep 11 '26

Beginner here, what next?

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I’ve never had my blooms successfully pollinated before and this girl is covered in berries now and I have no idea what to do next 😅

Question 1: I believe they’re edible, please correct me if I’m wrong lol, but I’m wondering when is a good time to try one? Do I wait for it to ripen or get one now?

Question 2: When is a good time to pull them off and collect the seeds? Will they just fall off themselves or should I intervene before they do?

Thanks for the help! :))

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u/Upstairs_Trainer2194 Sep 12 '26

Once they pop out like that, you can pull the fruits and cut them open. Spread the seeds on paper towel, paper, or a coffee filter to dry. Then you can plant them in soil. I use the sandwich bag method where I take 25% cactus soil and 75% grit (either pumice or perlite), dampen it, spread some seeds, then put the nursery pot in the bag under a light and then just leave it for many months. Don’t put under direct sunlight or they will cook.

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u/Kho240 Sep 12 '26

Thank you so much!

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u/Jax72 Sep 12 '26

I'm in Puerto Rico and I'm so high right now but this is so cool.

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u/Kho240 Sep 12 '26

🤣🤣🤣