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How to Grow Carob from Seed?
27 October 2026
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Carob seeds actually germinate easily; however, since they have a very hard and waterproof shell, germination is both low and irregular when planted without pre-treatment. The germination rate can be significantly increased with simple methods such as slightly abrading the shell or applying hot water.
Read MoreGrafting Techniques in Carob Tree
23 October 2026
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The way to establish a productive garden in carob and to get economical products from wild trees in nature is through grafting. About half of the trees grown from seeds are male and do not produce any pods; the fruit characteristics of the female ones vary from tree to tree. Thanks to grafting, male or wild trees that produce poor quality fruit can be transformed into a known and productive variety.
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