growing cocoa

[dread head vegan]

i found a store that sells raw coco beans.. and was wondering has anyone tryed to grow a coco plant? can't really find anything about growing them. i thought it would be a good. idea thanks

[spicyfull]

If its a whole bean, try to sprout it.....if it sprouts, under the right conditions, it will GROW...

[FloridaPatty]

Some of the beans did sprout. They don't do well at all in direct sunlight. They need to be grown in shade. And the temperature cannot get below 40-45 degrees.

[jacsam]

Wow....I've never even thought of doing that....fun. Is it a tree or a bush? Now I'm curious.

[FloridaPatty]

I think they get up to 15-20 feet.

[eachpeachpearplum]

There is this great eco colony in Hawaii - I think - that planted a grew their own cocoa trees. They grow very quickly if I remember like four years to maturity!

Go to Youtube and type in "Jenna in the jungle" and you will get a list of the whole series she (Jenna Norwood) did whilst touring this amazing place. The actual one that showcases the tree is:

Raw Food Episode 39 - Jenna In The Jungle - Chocolate ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAFWptBeuw8

Enjoy!

EPPP