Wanted: Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa)

[koewert18]

Hey everyone!

My name is Jacob Ewert, I am a senior at South Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida. I have been reading about growing cacao and the whole chocolate making process and have become interested in trying to grow my own cacao tree.

I read that you should sprout cacao seeds fresh from the fruit, but I have had much trouble trying to find a moderately priced cacao pod I can purchase. I have started looking for individuals who may be able to help me. I live in Broward County and wanted to know if anyone on here would be willing to donate or sell a cacao pod or a few seeds.

Thank you!!

[FRUITBOXHERO]

Jacob, You can pick up a 3 gallon tree from benders nursery in Davie for like $35.00... plenty of other nurseries in Broward have them... Wild Flamingo just do a quick google search for local nurseries... A grafted tree will give you fruit with a few years as a seed grown tree may wait 5+ years to fruit or longer
                     Good luck and welcomer to the forum

[bbudd]

I grow both Forastero and Criollo cocoa
Seeing as Trinatero is a cross of these 2 types in all likelihood the fruit will naturally cross pollinate
Just PM me if your interested in seed

[Coach62]

There is an ebay seller that often has them in Fort Lauderdale, she goes by zone10tropical

I bought some from her about a year ago.  They were a bit root bound, but are doing OK.  I can't speak for her, but she might give you a good deal, all considered.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Plant-24-TALL-Theobroma-CRIOLLO-Cacao-Cocoa-Chocolate-Tropical-Fruit-Tree/161939483652?hash=item25b4586c04:g:7HUAAOSwX~dWl7tP

Also, I know Spykes Nursery has some from time to time.  They are in Davie.  954-583-1987

Good luck!