Experience the joy of growing your own Cacao Tree (Theobroma cacao), the source of natural chocolate. These Cacao Fruit Seeds are a tropical gardener’s dream, producing beautiful evergreen trees that yield flavorful cacao pods filled with rich, aromatic beans.
Perfect for warm, humid climates, cacao plants can also be grown indoors in containers in cooler regions. With glossy green leaves and colorful pods, this tree is both ornamental and productive — a rewarding addition to your home or greenhouse garden.
Features
- Produces Real Chocolate Pods: Harvest cacao beans for homemade chocolate and cocoa.
- Non-GMO & Naturally Grown: 100% safe and chemical-free seeds.
- Tropical Beauty: Attractive evergreen tree with colorful pods.
- Perfect for Indoors or Outdoors: Grow in pots or tropical gardens.
- High-Yield Variety: Produces abundant pods in the right conditions.
Specifications
- Common Name: Cacao Tree / Cocoa Tree
- Scientific Name: Theobroma cacao
- Plant Type: Evergreen tropical tree
- Growth Habit: Upright with broad leaves and colorful pods
- Zones: USDA Zones 9–11
- Season: Best planted in Spring or Early Summer
- Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun (bright indirect light for young plants)
- Soil Type: Well-draining, rich loamy soil with good organic matter
- Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
- Germination Time: 14–21 days at 75–90°F
- Maturity: 3–5 years to first pod production
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally grown, pesticide-free
- Plant Height: 10–20 feet (smaller in containers)
- Fruit Description: Oval pods containing 20–40 cacao beans each
- Nutritional Value: Rich in antioxidants, magnesium, and flavonoids
Planting Guide
- Soak seeds in warm water for 24–48 hours before planting.
- Sow seeds 1 inch deep in well-draining, moist soil.
- Keep soil warm (75–90°F) and humid until germination.
- Transplant seedlings once they have 3–4 true leaves.
- Provide partial shade to protect young plants from direct sun.
