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JT starts with ... I've recently returned from a trip to Costa Rica and my daughter wants to try her hand at growing a cocoa (chocolate) plant in our greenhouse. I believe that they finicky and probably won't grow (particularly in a greenhouse in Melbourne!) but am wondering if they are available for purchase anywhere in Australia. Thanks for your help.	About the Author JT Eltham 8th April 2015 11:52am #UserID: 11589 Posts: 1 View All JT's Edible Fruit Trees
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JohnMc1 says... I've lost them at +12°C, and they are readily available.	About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 8th April 2015 3:17pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees
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Yoda on DMT says... Ultratropical really, like mangosteen. Very difficult to grow outside the tropics. If you have a nifty greenhouse you might be able to do it. Have you succeeded in keeping any alive John?	About the Author Yoda on DMT Trafalmadore 8th April 2015 3:51pm #UserID: 11548 Posts: 78 View All Yoda on DMT's Edible Fruit Trees
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ivepeters says... Daleys has them sometimes.Pods are usually available from time to time on ebay. Usually 100% germination. Brisbane isn't much better ,would be too much effort involved in growing even a established plant in Melbourne.	About the Author ivepeters CARINDALE,4152,QLD 8th April 2015 4:05pm #UserID: 6741 Posts: 527 View All ivepeters's Edible Fruit Trees
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Markmelb says... I recommend also growng from seed in your greenhouse? By doing such it may partially aclimatise? A heated Atrium as part of a house that is double glazed may retain enough heat at night to stay above 15c. I have successfully grown and fruited and drunk my own Arabica coffee - a much prettier plant than Cacao and can take below 10c - Ive germinated seed from my coffee plant also. If you take an occasional trip to Bali you can see Cacao - Jakfruit and Cashew growing and cheaper to get there.	About the Author Markmelb MT WAVERLEY,3149,VIC 8th April 2015 4:38pm #UserID: 7785 Posts: 1192 View All Markmelb's Edible Fruit Trees
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JohnMc1 says... I've tried from seeds on several occasions with renewed vigour only to have them kark it when the weather cools. It won't be the last time I try, they are a heck of a lot of work outside the tropics.	About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 8th April 2015 6:50pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees
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Markmelb says... I wouldnt bother really here in Melb - Just buy chocolate - My Dwarf red PawPaws are size of bullet oranges - about 5 on it - will bring them inside soon - one Palmer mango on 2yo plant still growing - 7 KPs still not ripe yet either - ps John - about 6 good survivors from Cherimoya seedlings and Giant Gauva is tiny still but alive and growing using a drink bottle glasshouse on window sill.	About the Author Markmelb MT WAVERLEY,3149,VIC 8th April 2015 7:03pm #UserID: 7785 Posts: 1192 View All Markmelb's Edible Fruit Trees
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JohnMc1 says... The Cherimoya's should be OK outside, not sure of the Giant Guava, I believe it was originally from Borneo.	About the Author JohnMc1 Warnervale NSW 8th April 2015 8:15pm #UserID: 2743 Posts: 2043 View All JohnMc1's Edible Fruit Trees
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I've recently returned from a trip to Costa Rica and my daughter wants to try her hand at growing a cocoa (chocolate) plant in our greenhouse. I believe that they finicky and probably won't grow (particularly in a greenhouse in Melbourne!) but am wondering if they are available for purchase anywhere in Australia. Thanks for your help.

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JohnMc1 says...
I've lost them at +12°C, and they are readily available.

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Yoda on DMT says...
Ultratropical really, like mangosteen. Very difficult to grow outside the tropics. If you have a nifty greenhouse you might be able to do it.

Have you succeeded in keeping any alive John?

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ivepeters says...
Daleys has them sometimes.Pods are usually available from time to time on ebay. Usually 100% germination.
Brisbane isn't much better ,would be too much effort involved in growing even a established plant in Melbourne.

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Markmelb says...
I recommend also growng from seed in your greenhouse? By doing such it may partially aclimatise? A heated Atrium as part of a house that is double glazed may retain enough heat at night to stay above 15c.
I have successfully grown and fruited and drunk my own Arabica coffee - a much prettier plant than Cacao and can take below 10c - Ive germinated seed from my coffee plant also.
If you take an occasional trip to Bali you can see Cacao - Jakfruit and Cashew growing and cheaper to get there.

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JohnMc1 says...
I've tried from seeds on several occasions with renewed vigour only to have them kark it when the weather cools. It won't be the last time I try, they are a heck of a lot of work outside the tropics.

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Markmelb says...
I wouldnt bother really here in Melb - Just buy chocolate - My Dwarf red PawPaws are size of bullet oranges - about 5 on it - will bring them inside soon - one Palmer mango on 2yo plant still growing - 7 KPs still not ripe yet either -
ps John - about 6 good survivors from Cherimoya seedlings and Giant Gauva is tiny still but alive and growing using a drink bottle glasshouse on window sill.

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JohnMc1 says...
The Cherimoya's should be OK outside, not sure of the Giant Guava, I believe it was originally from Borneo.

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