Carob Tree, Saint John's Bread (Ceratonia siliqua)

You will get 10 seeds of Ceratonia siliqua, CAROB TREE, SAINT JOHN'S BREAD for planting.

The Ceratonia siliqua, also known as the carob tree, is a hardy evergreen tree that produces sweet and nutritious pods. Native to the Mediterranean region, it is well-adapted to warm temperate and subtropical areas and can tolerate hot and humid coastal regions. The tree's pods are filled with a saccharine pulp that can be eaten green or dried, and they are not only sweet-tasting but also packed with nutrients.

Scarification: Soak in sulfuric or nitric acid for 60 minutes and wash under cold water for 5-10 minutes., Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: can be sown in fall or spring, sow seed 1/2" deep, mulch the seed bed