You don't need much of a hole to "plant" cactus--especially if it's from a cutting. Leave the cutting out until the cut end "scabs" and then set the scabbed end on or slightly in the ground and prop up. Golden Torch does amazingly well. OBTW, plant in the heat of summer for the best results.

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From: Richard Daines

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Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 8:25 PM

Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Digging holes

Not a geocaching question since we are not allow to dig or use pointy objects to make holes but I can't see that that is a problem for Arizonans in the desert areas since I find it virtually impossible to dig a hole in this caliche soil. I believe it's also known as hardpan. Just how to you guys dig a hole, my gosh, I just wanted to plant a few cacti before the temps went over 100F one morning.

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