Garden Find Vlog - Gary finds Peruvian Apple Cactus plants - Growing Vegetables for Winter Food TIPS

apple cactus

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini offers a similar texture and is widely available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats and a mild flavor.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onion adds freshness with a milder taste.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often more economical.

Robbie introduces herself and Gary while sitting in the garden.

Robbie discusses the weather and gardening activities.

Gary shows pieces of a Peruvian apple cactus he found after a building was demolished.

Gary mentions that he previously brought home fruit from the cactus, describing it as similar to dragon fruit but with an apple flavor.

Robbie asks Gary how he plans to plant the cactus pieces, and Gary explains he will mix sand and clay for drainage and plant them in pots.

Gary speculates that it might take a year or two for the cactus to bear fruit, especially with larger pieces.

Robbie and Gary discuss the size of mature Peruvian apple cacti and how to maintain their height by trimming them.

Gary explains how he will plant the cactus pieces, mentioning that they look dry and might not have seen water for years.

Robbie comments on the beauty of the day and the sky, and they discuss upcoming gardening videos and tours.

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