Recently the Fruit Gardener has featured articles on dragonf ruit and Peruvian apple cactus While these and the Indian fig cactus are certainly the most well-known and most-utilized fruiting cacti, the cactus family includes many more examples that bear edible fruits of local and r egional significance. Arizona and much of California are similarly arid regions, unsuitable for many commonly grown temperate and subtropical fruits. Population growth has strained water resources, raising the spectre of future restrictions on water use. Future fruit gardeners in the Southwest may want to learn more about growing cactus as a way to adapt to these changing conditions. Gardeners in less arid regions may find cactus virtually maintenance free, productive and even good to eat!
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