Can cactus be eaten raw?

Cactus and its fruit are not only delicious, but also nutritious. They are rich in plant fiber, vitamins and minerals, and have the functions of lowering blood sugar, blood lipid, blood pressure, analgesia and hemostasis. In addition, because they are rich in antioxidants, if eaten regularly, they can make the skin more delicate.

Rich fiber can help the cholesterol in the blood in the body to be discharged from the digestive tract, and prevent diabetes by slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates. In addition, cactus is low in calories and rich in minerals that are beneficial to the human body, such as vitamin A and vitamin C.

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Cultivation method of cactus

I. Soil

Cactus is not strict with soil, but it must be loose and breathable. Its roots will release organic acids. If the soil itself is sticky, its organic acids will cause soil hardening, and the water will not evaporate easily after watering, which will cause root rot. Humus soil, river sand, peat and perlite can be planted in the proportion of 1: 1.

Second, light.

Cactus is relatively strong to light during the growth period, but there are also some special species, such as cactus in tropical rain forest such as crab claw orchid and pseudoepiphyllum, which are not particularly demanding on light, and should be under scattered light.

If you are exposed to the sun directly in summer, it will cause burns. It has a certain phenomenon of chasing light. If the indoor light can't meet the requirements, its growing point will face the light source and become slender.

Third, moisture.

The water management of cactus should master a principle, that is, it should be dry, not wet, but dry thoroughly.

Reference source; People's Network-Cactus is delicious and nutritious: God's generous gift to Mexicans (Figure)