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Tomas

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have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« on: May 24, 2012, 10:51:09 PM »
Hello,

I have some extra Theobroma grandiflorum seeds if anyone would like some.

Tomas
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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2012, 01:48:13 AM »
Hej Tomas,
I got 3 good-sized plants, and the foliage and flowers is truly beautiful on this species!
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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2012, 02:12:00 AM »
They look very much like kepels with the colour of new growth and foliar characteristics making you do a double take to ckeck identity.Kepels are a little more erect in growth form and the new leaves are a bit more vivid.
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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2012, 08:49:15 AM »
Hi Soren,

Is hand-pollination necessary for Theobroma grandiflorum? I am asking because I have a 6-year old Theobroma cacao and it's flowed for a few years but never fruited.

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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2012, 02:09:56 AM »
Hi Tomas,
I seem to remember several Theobroma spp. exhibit limited self pollination capacity, and if you in addition don't have pollinators then I would surely try it out.!
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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2012, 04:21:27 AM »
tomas, some cacao types, but not all, are self sterile, so it's good to plant 2 or more plants close together. I think same holds true for cupuasu (T. grandiflorum).
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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2012, 08:24:29 PM »
Thanks Soren and Oscar,

I will keep 3 plants myself then to be on the safe side.

Tomas



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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2012, 04:13:25 AM »
Hi im Natalie im new here i would love some seeds if you still have some :)
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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2012, 08:31:04 AM »
Hello Natalie,

I am sorry to say that I don't have any more Theobroma grandiflorum seeds. But Montoso Gardens in Puerto Rico (www.montosogardens.com) will have them later this year (November).

Tomas
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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2012, 02:43:24 PM »
Tomas, I know this is an old post, but do you have any idea where I can get these seeds. thanks
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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2012, 06:27:56 PM »
Hi,

Try Montoso Gardens (www.montosogardens.com).

I hope this heps.

Tomas
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Re: have Theobroma grandiflorum seeds
« Reply #11 on: December 20, 2012, 10:24:38 PM »
Thanks, they are out right now until next year.
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