{"product_id":"carob-tree-seeds","title":"Carob Chocolate Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarob Tree Seeds (Dried)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow a beautiful and drought-tolerant Mediterranean tree from seed. Carob is an attractive evergreen tree that produces long edible pods with naturally sweet pulp, widely used as a healthy chocolate alternative. These dried seeds are ideal for growers wanting to raise this productive and ornamental tree from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e2 seeds\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried Carob Tree seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow to moderate-growing evergreen tree reaching approximately 6–15 metres at maturity. Ideal for home gardens, orchards and lifestyle properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarify the seed coat by lightly sanding or nicking the seed, then soak in hot, not boiling, water for 24 hours before sowing 10–15 mm deep. Keep warm (20–25°C) and consistently moist. Germination typically occurs within 2–6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces long brown seed pods containing naturally sweet pulp with a flavour similar to caramel and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces clusters of small red to green flowers during late summer and autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically begins producing pods within 6–8 years from seed under good growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun, fertile free-draining soil and moderate watering while establishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHealth Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pods are naturally rich in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary Fibre for healthy digestion.\u003cbr\u003eCalcium to support healthy bones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural sugars providing a healthy energy source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-fat, naturally sweet pulp commonly used as a chocolate substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropical Sprouts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52049025335594,"sku":"CAROB-TREE-SEEDS","price":8.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/8672\/5418\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-07at3.35.10PM.png?v=1783395320","url":"https:\/\/tropicalsprouts.co.nz\/products\/carob-tree-seeds","provider":"Tropical Sprouts NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}