Ceratonia siliqua Carob at White River Source

Ceratonia
(Carob)

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#A1752
Ceratonia siliqua

Carob (Caroube, John's Bread, St. John's Bread, Algaroba)
Medium-sized evergreen tree bearing seeds that are ground and used as a chocolate substitute. They are also eaten raw or dried, and ground into flour, high in protein but containing no sugar or starch. Medicinally, the seeds are used to treat stomach disorders and cough. The tree bark is strongly astringent. The tree prefers a well-drained, light sandy loam in full sun, and is drought and wind tolerant. It also tolerates a rocky, alkaline soil. Hardy to 25F (-3.88C); height: 40ft.
#A1752 Packet $8.00, Approximately 50 seeds

#A1752
Ceratonia siliqua

Carob
#A1752C Bulk seed, 1lb $40.00

#A1752 Ceratonia siliqua		Carob (Caroube, John's Bread, St. John's Bread, Algaroba) Medium-sized evergreen tree bearing seeds that are ground and used as a chocolate substitute. They are also eaten raw or dried, and ground into flour, high in protein but containing no sugar or starch. Medicinally, the seeds are used to treat stomach disorders and cough. The tree bark is strongly astringent. The tree prefers a well-drained, light sandy loam in full sun, and is drought and wind tolerant. It also tolerates a rocky, alkaline soil. Hardy to 25F (-3.88C); height: 40ft. #A1752 Packet $8.00, Approximately 50 seeds

#A1752 Ceratonia siliqua		Carob #A1752C Bulk seed, 1lb $40.00

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