Name: Forastero Cacao Chocolate Tree
Brand: 103-Pine Island Nursery
SKU: FORASTERO-CACAO-#1-1FT
Price: 49.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Description

Forastero Cacao Chocolate Tree - The Robust Foundation of Fine Chocolate!

Health Benefits & Gourmet Uses:

Heart-Healthy Delights: Enjoy the potential health benefits of chocolate every day! Studies suggest that regular consumption of chocolate can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. The Forastero Cacao tree, known for producing hearty and full-bodied cocoa beans, is your source for homemade, health-conscious treats.
Versatile Culinary Uses: The cocoa beans from this tree are perfect for making rich cocoa powder, luxurious cocoa butter, and of course, delicious chocolate. Cocoa butter is not just for cooking—it's also an exceptional moisturizer that helps keep your skin hydrated and youthful.

Perfect for Home Growing:

Compact and Manageable: Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, the Forastero Cacao tree is an ideal choice for growing in containers. This tree reaches a mature height of 8 feet when potted, making it perfect for indoor or outdoor settings.
Current Size: The tree ships at a convenient 2-3 feet tall, including the container, making it easy to handle and plant.

Adaptable and Resilient:

Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 4-11 when grown in containers, and Zones 9-11 for outdoor growth. It thrives in both full and partial sunlight, making it adaptable to various environments.
Ready to Grow: Your Forastero Cacao tree will arrive in a 2-gallon plastic container with nutrient-rich soil, secured with triple-layer protection to ensure it reaches you in perfect condition.

Cultivate Your Own Chocolate:

Rich and Robust: The Forastero variety is known for its strong, earthy flavor, making it the backbone of most chocolate blends. By growing your own Forastero Cacao tree, you’ll have the pleasure of creating your own chocolate recipes right from the bean.
Homegrown Chocolate: Enjoy the rewarding experience of growing, harvesting, and transforming your own cacao beans into delectable chocolate delights.

Order Your Forastero Cacao Tree Today:

Chocolate Lovers Rejoice: Take the first step toward creating your own chocolate at home with the Forastero Cacao Chocolate Tree. This resilient and productive tree is perfect for those who love the rich taste of quality chocolate. Order now and start your journey into the world of homemade chocolate!

How big is this tree?

The info below are our standard sizes. Subject to change without notice.

Tree Height*	Container Size	Box (inches)	Months in Nursery
1-2 feet	1 Gallon - 6" tall	6x6x24	6
2-3 feet	2 Gallon - 8" tall	9x9x36	6-12
3 feet	3 Gallon - 10" tall	10x10x36	6-12
3-4 feet	7 Gallon - 12" tall	12x12x48	12+

* Tree height includes the container. Sizes may vary and are subject to change without notice.

How long before this tree can produce fruit?

This depends on the type of tree and the propagation method used to produce the tree. Below is general information regarding the time it takes for your tree to produce fruit.

GRAFTED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

AIR LAYERED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

TREES PROPAGATED BY CUTTINGS

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees

TREES PROPAGATED BY SEEDLINGS

They typically produce fruit in 6-7 years. There are many exceptions to this rule. For example: Papaya: 1-2 years, Sugar Apple: 1-2 years, Custard Apple: 1-2 years, Soursop: 1-2 years

Do we offer FREE Shipping?

We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING to customers in certain states, with a minimum purchase requirement. Please use our check out to see the shipping options available to you.

Free shipping IS NOT available for other locations at the moment, as we have recently experience significant increases in labor, shipping and packing costs.

We have negotiated a deep discounted rate with FedEx ground or FedEx Express.

For customers in Hawaii and Alaska and other territories under the control of the United States, but not part of the contiguous United States, the only shipping method available is FedEx Express Service.

Our trees are shipped in carton boxes. The preferred shipping carrier is: FedEx Home Delivery / Ground / Express

Do we ship our trees to California?

**04-14-2025 update**. We currently require a Phytosanitary Certificate to ship to California, which incurs a cost of $129.95 per box. However, we are exploring options to potentially ship to California without this certificate by the end of July 2025. We will update our policies accordingly if this becomes possible.

How do we ship our trees?

We ship our trees using custom-made carton boxes. Our trees typically ship via FedEx ground. Depending on your destination, it can take 2-7 days for your tree to arrive. 99% of the time, the trees arrive alive to their final destination. Our trees are shipped in a container with soil.

Can I grow this tree in a container?

Most fruit trees can be grown in a container. Follow the recommendations below...

Start small with a tree in a 3 or 7 gallon container
Every 6-10 months transplant the tree to a higher capacity container
The ideal container size to grow fruit trees is 10-15 gallons, so you can move it indoors during the winter months, if necessary
Make sure your container has draining holes on the bottom of the container, so that any excess water can drain

How to plant this tree on the ground...

Follow the simple instructions below to plant your tree on the ground...

Choose a sunny area for planting with about 15 feet radius of clear space
Dig a hole on the ground... twice the height of the container, if possible
Do not mix any potting soil, manure, fertilizer or anything with the soil when you plant
Take the tree out of the container by laying in the side and slipping the container off, if may be necessary to push and tap the bottom of the plastic container
It is usually necessary to put some of the removed dirt back into the hole
Bury the root ball so the soil level is the same as it was in the container
Leave a mound around the tree for form a basin, fill with water, washing the soil into any empty pockets around the root ball
Now is the time to fertilize. Be extra careful because trees are very susceptible to burning with excessive fertilizing
Recommended fertilizer: 8-3-9 (or similar), with manganese, iron and zinc. Scatter one level tablespoon per foot of tree height (do not apply fertilizer if the tree is flowering or during cold spells of temperature below 60 degrees)
You can spread mulch around the base of the tree, but leave the trunk area uncovered so the tree can breath. Mulch helps to retain humidity

What is the warranty on this tree?

Our warranty only covers the tree arriving alive and in fair condition. If you receive your tree in a condition in which the tree may not survive, please take a few pictures and submit them via email to our address: service@everglades.farm. Please do this within 48 hours or receiving your tree. We will review your email and get back to you within a few days. Remember to Keep the box in case we ask you to ship the plant back to us. Our warranty does not apply once you have planted the tree on the ground.

Can I get a picture of the tree?

We get a lot of requests for pictures. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate this request, as we stock over 10,000 trees in different sizes. Completing the task of sending a picture of a specific tree to a customer can take 1-2 hours per request. And this same tree can be sold the very same day to another customer. Fortunately, our web site has pictures of most of our trees, which are remarkably like the actual tree that you will receive.

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