My Prickly Pear Fruit Is Falling Off The Pads. Is Mid August And They Are About 2 Inches Long

Question

I live in Deewey AZ. The plant looks really healthy. But now I don’t have any fruit!!

Answer 1

I would take a soil sample. This is, usually, an indication that there is too much nitrogen in the soil. It causes nice pad growth, but blossoms and fruit to not swell and will fall off.

These articles will help you:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/prickly-pear/growing-prickly-pear.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/prickly-pear/harvesting-prickly-pear-fruit.htm