{"product_id":"forastero-cacao-chocolate-tree","title":"Forastero Cacao Chocolate Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Forastero Cacao is the robust, hearty cacao that forms the backbone of most chocolate blends, producing full-bodied cocoa beans with a strong, earthy flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and container-friendly, it reaches about 8 feet potted and lets you grow, harvest, and make your own chocolate at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forastero cacao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hearty, full-bodied, strong and earthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 8 feet when potted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight on arrival:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 feet, container included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to partial sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 11 in containers; 9 to 11 outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-gallon with triple-layer protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor and container growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome chocolate-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCocoa powder and cocoa butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner and experienced gardeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible and novelty plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full to partial sunlight. It is suited to zones 4 to 11 when grown in containers and zones 9 to 11 outdoors, reaching about 8 feet when potted. It arrives in a 2-gallon container of nutrient-rich soil with triple-layer protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, earthy, and full-bodied, the beans are the backbone of most chocolate blends and can be made into cocoa powder, cocoa butter, and chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Everglades Farm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverglades Farm is a Florida nursery growing edible plants, fruiting trees, and rare garden showpieces, shipped directly from the nursery to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everglades Farm","offers":[{"title":"12-18 inches \u0026 1-gal","offer_id":51042523480342,"sku":"FORASTERO-CACAO-#1-1FT","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 feet \u0026 3-gal","offer_id":51042523513110,"sku":"FORASTERO-CACAO-#3-3FT","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/small_yellow_forastero_cacao.jpg?v=1771382011","url":"https:\/\/madelines.co\/products\/forastero-cacao-chocolate-tree","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}