The Future of the Carob Industry
For many years, carob was seen as a product collected from wild trees and most of it was sold as feed or raw material. Today, the increasing interest in natural products, the search for drought-resistant species and new processing technologies make carob a sector that is being re-evaluated.
Read MoreEstablishing a Carob Orchard: A Planning Guide
A carob orchard is a long-term investment that can yield for decades after it is established, but returns its first income after a few years. The basis of a successful garden is therefore planning before the sapling enters the ground: the right location, the appropriate variety and pollinator layout, sensible planting spacing, water plan and a realistic yield expectation.
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