Widespread throughout the Mediterranean basin, in Kefalonia prickly pears grow spontaneously in large and lush bushes on the roadside but are also organically grown by a local farm.

Why should we all keep an Opuntia plant on our balcony or in our garden?

• just plant a cactus shovel in a shallow depth to have in a short time a larger plant which will be colored with lively flowers at the beginning of summer and with tasty fruits at the end of august. A perfect solution even for those who don't exactly have a green thumb and will remember to water the pot only once in a while. It also resists low temperatures thanks to the "antifreeze" substances present in its sap.
• it is a plant with a thousand resources. Did you know that the thick secretions of the cactus can be used to naturally purify dirty water? Remember this onyour next adventure trip!
• the prickly pear has numerous beneficial and healing properties. It is a natural remedy for high blood pressure, acts as an antiviral and antioxidant, reduces cholesterol. The fruit is rich in magnesium and vitamins, the oil is appreciated for its moisturizing and decongestant properties.

Are you ready to look beyond appearances (basically all of us have slightly thorny sides) for a fruit that embodies all the colors, freshness and scent of a day at the beach?