Theobroma Cacao...Commonly Known As Chocolate

Cocoa mulch is often used for trees in cultivation. This mulch has a rich chocolate smell, retains moisture, blocks weeks and is available in the USA from Vita Soil at http://www.vitasoil.com It contains 2.5% nitrogen, 1% phosphate and 3% potash and is made of 100% natural organic cocoa shells. I recently added some to my cocoa tree which is kept in a container.

So, as you can see, chocolate has a rich and diverse history behind it. The tree is one I would suggest trying if you feel you can provide a proper growing environment. Generally the tree will take three to five years to produce pods which grow from the trunk of the tree and look like small footballs. If nothing else, the tree would make a fantastic conversation piece and who knows, maybe you could make your own chocolate someday.

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