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Growing Info

Scarification: Pour in just boiled water over seeds, soak for 30 seconds. Transfer to a container with luke warm water and soak overnight. Swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required

Native to: Mexico, South and Central America

Introduced to: Africa, Asia

Native

Introduced

Prosopis julifloraProsopis juliflora

Algarrobo, Mesquite

In Stock: 2.042 lb (Total:2.042lb)

Prosopis juliflora

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Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

15,543

Quantity:

2.04 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2021

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1830212

Characteristics

Growing Info

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: if boiling water treatment does not allow seed to imbibe, sulfuric acid treatment is required

Native to: Mexico, South and Central America

Introduced to: Africa, Asia

Native

Introduced

Explore the versatile yet complex nature of Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as Mesquite or Algarrobo, a resilient species originating from Mexico, Central, and South America. This robust tree thrives in arid environments, developing into an impressive shrub or medium-sized tree, standing 20 to 50 feet tall with a spread of 16 to 20 feet. Mesquite's alluring open canopy and ferny green foliage offer valuable shade, while its fragrant yellow blossoms enhance the summer landscape. Exceptionally drought-resistant and cold-hardy to 0°F, Prosopis juliflora withstands a wide array of soil conditions including sandy and saline soils. However, beneath its beneficial uses such as erosion control, fuelwood, and livestock fodder lies a significant invasive potential that challenges indigenous ecosystems. Its deep-rooted, thorny thickets can dominate landscapes, affecting water resources and blocking irrigation channels. Despite its invasiveness, integrated management approaches, including the use of herbicides, mechanical controls, and biological agents, aim to mitigate its spread and harness its advantages responsibly. Embrace Mesquite responsibly, recognizing its valuable contributions to arid landscapes while staying vigilant about its ecological impacts.