Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) seeds
$4.95 – $20.10
Family: Legume (Fabaceae)
Hardy to Zones 9 to 12, otherwise grown in potted culture and protected from frost
(Saint John’s Bread) Very tough and drought resistant, dioecious, evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East, growing to 50 feet tall, with a wide spread of branches. Female tree yields sweetly aromatic, honeycombed pods that are relished by stock, wildlife and hippies. Traditional usage (TWM): mouth sores, persistent cough. Plant prefers full sun and fast-draining soil. Scarify seeds right through the seedcoat until the white endosperm appears. Drop in just-boiled water and let stand overnight, then plant in the morning in fast-draining mix and keep warm and in the light until germination. Water only when the surface becomes dry. Outdoor plantings should be spaced at least 60 feet apart.
Packet contains 7 seeds
10 g contains ~70 seeds
Open pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s
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Question
Aubrey Steedman –
Are these carob trees the type that produce a pod which contains an edible pulp?
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Richo Cech –
yes
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1susan2 –
How long does it take to find out whether the plants are male or female? Thank you.
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Richo Cech –
6 to 7 years
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lingling_exeros (verified owner) –
I read on the internet they are difficult to germinate. I followed the instructions and got 6 out of 10 seeds germinated…thanks Richo. Once they germinate, will they grow well? Understand it is a slow grower and it takes 6-7 years to bear.
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Richo Cech –
good work. yes, of course, standard culture, keep potting to bigger pots, protect from frost. if we believed what the internet had to tell us, we’d be ready to jump off a tall bridge
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