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Botany and Research => Botanical Information => Topic started by: Mr. seeds on July 16, 2015, 01:01:28 AM

Title: Theobroma Cacao
Post by: Mr. seeds on July 16, 2015, 01:01:28 AM

I know very little about theobroma cacao (chocolate). I had a specific question in regarding the difference between culinary and ceramonial Theobroma cacao? I was also wondering about the alkaloid differences between the two? I'm currently trying to find a supplier who can source this plant. I remember one that allowed requests, i'll have to check out the supply section. For now i'm just interested in any mediums to learn about theobroma cacao; links, books, articles, studies, etc.

I'll do my own research but was wondering if anyone had any really noteworthy sources of information?

Title: Re: Theobroma Cacao
Post by: Psylover on July 16, 2015, 01:24:18 AM

You could check this link:
http://worldseedsupplydotnet.blogspot.dk/2009/09/germination-of-theobroma-cacao-cocoa.html
And i posted a link in the suppliers thread where they sell fresh seeds but are not in stock atm.

Title: Re: Theobroma Cacao
Post by: bosqueberg on July 24, 2015, 07:21:08 PM

You can order cacao (red or yellow) from www.toptropicals.com in Ft. Myers. Great growers and excellent shippers.  Pine Island Nursery in Miami has them too, but they do not ship. If you catch the right person on the phone at either place, they may be able to answer some of your other questions. Red cacao produces more pulp. Here is a link with some info:

http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/theobroma_cacao.htm

Title: Re: Theobroma Cacao
Post by: bosqueberg on August 08, 2015, 03:19:31 PM

There are other types of cacao.


other cacao (http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/Theobroma_grandiflorum.htm)
http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/Theobroma_grandiflorum.htm

Title: Re: Theobroma Cacao
Post by: Stonehenge on November 01, 2015, 11:37:27 PM

I tried growing cacoa a while back but they all died on me. It may have been the cold or not enough water or didn't take good enough care. I may try again one day.

Title: Re: Theobroma Cacao
Post by: Botanicus on November 02, 2015, 04:05:42 PM

I have found that Theobroma cacao is not able to pollinate itself, or does so rarely; so you would need more than one tree in order to get fruit set.

Title: Re: Theobroma Cacao
Post by: Mr. seeds on November 15, 2015, 08:30:51 PM

I still haven't been able to grow any Cacao, hoping to invest in a greenhouse first and foremost :)