Theobroma cacao - Wikipedia
The cacao tree, native of the Amazon rainforest, was first domesticated at least 5,300 years ago, in equatorial South America from the Santa Ana-La Florida (SALF) site in what is present-day southeast Ecuador (Zamora-Chinchipe Province) by the Mayo-Chinchipe culture before being introduced in Mesoamerica. [33]
Cacao | Description, Cultivation, Pests, & Diseases | Britannica
2024年12月3日 · Cacao, tropical evergreen tree grown for its edible seeds. Native to lowland rainforests of South America, cacao is grown commercially in the New World tropics as well as western Africa and tropical Asia. Learn more about the cacao plant and its …
How to Grow Cocoa Tree – Step-by-step guide - Basic …
In this blog post we will cover the step-by-step process on how to grow cocoa tree commercially. You will learn about the site selection, planting, care and maintenance of the cocoa trees. Follow these simple steps and you will be able to enjoy a successful cocoa crop. Happy growing!
Growing Cocoa - International Cocoa Organization
Cocoa is produced in countries in a belt between 10ºN and 10ºS of the Equator, where the climate is appropriate for growing cocoa trees. The three current largest producing countries are Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Ecuador.
Cocoa Cultivation Information Guide - Agri Farming
2024年8月28日 · One can expect decent profits in cocoa bean farming with proper orchard management practices. The botanical name or scientific name of cocoa tree is “Theobroma cacao. L.”. Cocoa tree belongs to the genus of” Theobroma”. In India, cocoa plantation is usually seen in the state of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
Episode 6 - Cacao cultivation | cacao-barry.com
In order to grow great cacao, the cocoa tree needs perfect care in all aspects of its culture: not only when it comes to selecting the soil and plantation, but also during its growth. For farmers, it is key to understand and optimize the trees' life cycle.
All about Chocolate -- the Cacao Tree
The Cacao Tree is a shade tolerant, moisture loving, understory rainforest tree. It naturally favors riparian zones so often in the wild is found along rivers. The trees live for up to 100 years, but cultivated trees are considered economically productive for only about 60 years.
Organic Cocoa Production – Farming, Cultivation, Plantation
2023年12月9日 · A Guide To Organic Cocoa Production, Farming Process, Cultivation Practices, Propagation Of Cocoa, Cocoa Planting, And Cocoa Tree Care.
(PDF) Cacao: Ecophysiology of growth and production
2010年1月1日 · Most cacao varieties belong to three groups: Criollo, Forastero and Trinitario that vary according to morphology, genetic and geographical origins. Cacao is cropped under the shade of forest...
Cacao is a well-adapted agro-forestry plantation crop grown in hot, rainy climates with cultivation concentrated in a band between 0 to 20 degrees north and south of the Equator, sometimes called...