Wanted: fresh cacao pods

[barath]

Hi there,

Anyone in Hawaii willing to sell a few fresh cacao pods?

Life has been busy lately but I wanted to resurface to ask about this.

Thanks!

[lisar]

Montoso in Puerto Rico  is shipping fresh cacao right now. 

www.montosogardens.com

[barath]

Montoso in Puerto Rico  is shipping fresh cacao right now. 

www.montosogardens.com

I ordered from him, and he sent it very promptly, but unfortunately there seems to be a problem between PR and California (on my end).  Whereas I've never had a problem between Hawaii and California, and the shipping time is typically less.  That's why I'm hoping to get some from Hawaii.

[fruitlovers]

Hi there,

Anyone in Hawaii willing to sell a few fresh cacao pods?

Life has been busy lately but I wanted to resurface to ask about this.

Thanks!

It's illegal to send cacao pods out of Hawaii. But wondering why you want pods? Can send you fresh seeds in moist vermiculite, and they germinate just as well. There is someone on internet site giving false information saying only seeds in pods will germinate.

[Daintree]

When I brought my seeds back from Hawaii, I just broke open the pod, sucked the mucilage off the seeds, and dropped them into ziplock bags with some SoilMoist granules. They were sprouting by the time we got home, but I planted them right away and they all came up. 

[barath]

Hi there,

Anyone in Hawaii willing to sell a few fresh cacao pods?

Life has been busy lately but I wanted to resurface to ask about this.

Thanks!

It's illegal to send cacao pods out of Hawaii. But wondering why you want pods? Can send you fresh seeds in moist vermiculite, and they germinate just as well. There is someone on internet site giving false information saying only seeds in pods will germinate.

Oh, hmm.  That's too bad.  I want them for the somewhat novelty aspect of the pulp.  I really like the taste, and I wanted to introduce a few friends and family to it.  There isn't much pulp per pod, but it's refreshing to eat anyway.

I've started a number of plants from seeds so I agree -- there's no problem with the seeds starting when mailed.

[fruitlovers]

Hi there,

Anyone in Hawaii willing to sell a few fresh cacao pods?

Life has been busy lately but I wanted to resurface to ask about this.

Thanks!

It's illegal to send cacao pods out of Hawaii. But wondering why you want pods? Can send you fresh seeds in moist vermiculite, and they germinate just as well. There is someone on internet site giving false information saying only seeds in pods will germinate.

Oh, hmm.  That's too bad.  I want them for the somewhat novelty aspect of the pulp.  I really like the taste, and I wanted to introduce a few friends and family to it.  There isn't much pulp per pod, but it's refreshing to eat anyway.

I've started a number of plants from seeds so I agree -- there's no problem with the seeds starting when mailed.

Fresh pods have pulp, which makes them a fruit. And all fruits in Hawaii prohibited for export, except pineapple. Other permitted fruits, like papaya and rambutan need to be treated to be exported.