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Old 06-04-2009, 06:47 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Anybody growing Theobroma Cacao?

I'm growing it outdoors in its native range. At least 50% shade, 50-75% humidity, and 10 degrees Celcius minimum at night, will produce a happy plant. I've never heard of them fruiting in containers, but I'd be interested to hear what your luck is with it. Mine started fruiting (planted in ground) at about 5' tall. Some crazies out on the coast are growing 'Aroma' cacao in full sun with success in terms of plant health, but in my opinion one gets inferior nibs that way, and the pods are definitely smaller.

Rick, misting once a day is probably just fine; certainly, it rains at least once a day here, so you're simulating it's natural state - wet leaves.
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