How to Grow Carob from Seed?
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
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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Carob Sapling Selection and Sapling Certificate
Carob is a long-lived tree; The choice of saplings made when establishing a garden determines the yield, fruit quality and operating cost of the garden for decades. It takes both time and effort to correct the mistake of the garden established with a sapling of the wrong sex, unknown variety or weak root structure.
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How Many Years Does the Carob Tree Bear Fruit? Yield and Lifespan
Carob is a long-term tree that requires patience. In gardens established with grafted saplings, the first product usually begins to be obtained a few years after planting; commercially significant yields usually come after the sixth or seventh year. The tree reaches full yield in its 20s and can last more than a hundred years in good conditions.
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