Carob Tree Seeds

• Scientific Name: Ceratonia siliqua
• Common Names: Saint John's Bread, Sugar Pod, Locust Pod, Locust Bean
• Color: Red flowers / Green pods that mature to brown
• Planting Instructions:
  • Sow Seeds: Outdoors after frost or indoors weeks before the last frost
• Bloom Time: September - November (varies by climate)
• Harvest: Typically in fall (can produce year-round depending on climate)
• Hardiness Zone: 8 - 11
• Plant Height: 30 - 50 feet
• Plant Spacing: 22 - 30 feet
• Light Requirements: Sun
• Soil & Water Preferences: Average - Dry
• Quantity: 20 Seeds

Additional Information:

The Carob Tree is known for its attractive red flowers and distinctive green pods that turn brown as they mature. These trees are drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions, making them ideal for arid regions. The pods are edible and often used as a natural sweetener or chocolate substitute. This tree not only provides ecological benefits, such as attracting pollinators, but also yields a versatile harvest that can be utilized in various culinary applications.