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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 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: requires light for germination, mulch lightly|Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +).

Native to: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela

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Caesalpinia spinosaCaesalpinia spinosa

Spiny Holdback, Tara

In Stock: 0.272 lb (Total:0.272lb)

Caesalpinia spinosa

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0.27 lb

Details

Germination:

78%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

7,821

Quantity:

0.27 lb

Collected in:

Honduras

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831449

Characteristics

Growing Info

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: requires light for germination, mulch lightly|Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +).

Native to: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela

Native

Introduced

Discover the incredible benefits of Caesalpinia spinosa, commonly known as Spiny Holdback or Tara Tree, a remarkable leguminous plant native to the Andean regions of South America, particularly Peru. Adaptable and thriving in arid, high-altitude environments, this versatile tree is renowned for its multiple uses and applications. The indigenous peoples of the Andes have long utilized the seeds of the Tara tree for their beneficial properties, contributing to both traditional practices and modern industries. Caesalpinia spinosa Gum, a natural polysaccharide derived from the seeds, is especially prized in the skincare and food industries for its excellent gelling, thickening, and stabilizing properties. Used in a range of applications, from skincare formulations to food additives, Tara gum provides consistency and quality that professionals trust.

Beyond its contribution to skincare and culinary arts, the Tara tree is a source of environmentally friendly tannins used in leather production and antifouling solutions for marine applications. With its vibrant yellow to orange flowers and visually striking pods, Tara tree is also a popular ornamental plant. Naturally resistant to most pathogens and pests, it flourishes in a spectrum of conditions, making it an ideal choice for sustainable agricultural and industrial practices. Embrace the benefits of this extraordinary and sustainable botanical resource, and explore its diverse applications that span from traditional uses to cutting-edge innovations.