Cacaoyer

Theobroma cacao

Arbre tropical fournissant les cabosses de cacao, utilisées pour produire le chocolat. Originaire d'Amérique du Sud.

Partial shadeWater highPerennial3 months of harvest
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When to sow, plant and harvest

Temperate climate · mainland France
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Characteristics

General

Plant type
Fruiting vegetable
Life cycle
Perennial
Growth habit
Tree

Growing conditions

Nutrients
High
Soil type
Silty
Water needs
High
Exposure
Partial shade
Hours of sun
4 h
Cold hardiness
Low
Heat tolerance
Moderate

Sowing and planting

Sowing method
In pots
Sowing depth
20 mm
Minimum temperature
18 °C
Propagation
Cuttings, Grafting