Can I grow cocoa tree in mackay will it fruit (forum)

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I live in Eimeo mackay and as a child living in the Solomon's we used to grow cocoa trees and eat the fruit I would like to know if it is possible to grow these trees in mackay qld and if so will they fruit here.

Time: 24th October 2013 5:50pm

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JakfruitEttiquette says...
It grows and fruits in Townsville, thats hopeful for you. Maybe someone else can inform about further south.

Time: 24th October 2013 6:11pm

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Bretttroppomad says...
Thanks yes I would still like someone who can give me some more info but as you mentioned if it grows in Townsville then maybe it might grow here also.


Time: 24th October 2013 6:22pm

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BJ says...
They can fruit down to near coffs harbour if you give them enough tlc. Id imagine in Mackay you'd need to provide lots of shade and protection from the wind. They love water and parts of Mackay should be pretty well suited. Others not so much.

Time: 24th October 2013 7:13pm

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Bretttroppomad says...
Thanks I've heard there is someone growing some here quite successfully so I'll try and get some seedlings and give them a go fingers crossed they live as I really miss this fruit.


Time: 26th October 2013 8:40am

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Fruit Guy says...
Hi Bret, growing cacao would be a great challenge! Let me know if you find someone growing seedlings or have seeds. Love to try growing them on the goldcoast.

Time: 26th October 2013 10:19am

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John Mc says...
They are a challenge outside tropics.
Anything under 10degC, forget it.

Time: 26th October 2013 9:58pm

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Bretttroppomad says...
Will see how it goes have been told there was a govt study done and they were quite a successful fruiting tree here.


Time: 27th October 2013 10:59am

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trikus says...
Are you in the 'rare fruit club' ?
There are many local members in your area , 70 I think ... and I am sure a few of them will have chocolate trees .
It should grow well in the right microclimate ..

Time: 28th October 2013 1:42pm

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Bretttroppomad says...
Thanks trikus for your reply, I am not in a local rare fruit club in fact I was not even aware of the existence of these clubs, I would love details on the Mackay club if you have any or if anyone could supply me details it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Time: 1st November 2013 12:46pm

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Bretttroppomad says...
Thanks for the info. :)


Time: 3rd November 2013 11:22am

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