A carob tree is an asset to your garden. The exotic plant also thrives in local areas. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when planting. On this page you will learn everything you need to know about the right substrate, the right location and how to proceed.
A carob tree can also be grown from self-collected seeds
site selection
- full sun to half shade
- permeable substrate to prevent waterlogging (enrich with perlite (€37.51) or grit (€46.95))
- humic soil, sand or gravel
- Mixture of potting soil and sand
- calcareous soils with high salinity
Possible forms of cultivation
Although the carob tree is winter-proof down to -3°C, since many winter nights are significantly colder here in Europe, it is advisable to cultivate the tree in a bucket. It is best to put it on a rollable coaster right away to make moving indoors as easy as possible during the winter. Possible forms are for example
- A solitary tree
- A bonsai
- Or a high trunk
Either you buy a ready-made tree in the trade, which you then transplant into a suitable bucket, or you get seeds and grow your own tree.
Grow carob tree from seed
- Cultivation can take place all year round.
- Rub the seeds in sandpaper or soak them in water to make the hard shell easier to open later.
- Fill seed pots (€16.68) with cactus or garden soil and sow the seeds.
- Place them in a bright spot with a temperature of 20°C.
- Make sure the humidity is low.
- If necessary, cover the pots with foil.
- To prevent mold from forming, you should remove them for two hours a day.
- The germination time is about ten days, depending on the site conditions.
- Water the seeds sparingly.
- You may need to remove the seed coats from the seedlings with tweezers.
- When the first leaves appear after six weeks, plant the carob tree outdoors.
- Repot the tree only after the ice saints in May.
Requirements for the bucket
- Sufficiently deep for the taproot to develop.
- Drainage or opening in the ground to prevent waterlogging.