Has anyone grown opuntia from tuna seeds from grocery store?

[nsp88]

I think next time I see some for sale I will try it, unless they are treated somehow and won't germinate. Not sure what species it will be, but it surely would be one that makes a lot of fruit. Cold hardiness might be lacking, though. Just curious if anyone has tried this before and how it turned out. Thanks

[Meangreen94z]

The Opuntia at the grocery store are fast growing Mexican species that aren’t very hardy. You can buy the pads and do the same

[Andrew in Germany]

Yes I have, and those in the pic are in their 2 year of life. Absolutely no winter strength, several melted in my winter planted out and in pots under cover. Only a few in an almost frost free greenhouse managed to make it through the winter. The original fruits were very tasty and seeds quick to germinate with a good amount of warmth and water. I’ve not had any fruits off these yet and am not sure I’ll get any worth eating but I’m patient. They are vicious…

[nsp88]

Thanks, both of you. With so little cold tolerance I am not going to mess with it.