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Prosopis glandulosaProsopis glandulosa

Honey Mesquite, Mesquite

In Stock: 7.677 lb (Total:7.677lb)

Prosopis glandulosa

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7.68 lb

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

7,029

Quantity:

7.68 lb

Collected in:

California
La Qunita

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

6

Item ID:

1834875

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 3/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

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

Discover the multifaceted Prosopis glandulosa, more commonly known as Honey Mesquite. This thorny shrub or tree hails from the legume family (Fabaceae) and is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Its reach extends to Kansas and Eastern Texas, flourishing where the average annual rainfall tops 40 inches. Displaying rounded, floppy branches with feathery foliage, Honey Mesquite is a spectacle of nature. It typically grows to 20-30 feet, but can reach heights of up to 50 feet, showcasing its medium rate of growth. This plant has an intrinsic value for wildlife, providing shelter, nest-building materials, and a bounty of seed-filled pods that serve as a seasonal food for birds and small mammals. Honey Mesquite lives up to its sweet name; it's a honey plant that encourages native pollinators and cultivated honey bees and serves as a host for butterflies. Its flour, abundant in protein and carbohydrates, serves as a wheat substitute. Despite its classification as an invasive species, the plant's quick growth, dense shade, and generous pod production are traits valued in places like Namibia. Historically, indigenous people have used the plant for medicinal purposes, food, construction, and fuel. It's even prized for its hard wood, ideal for tool-making, and for the unique flavor it gives food cooked on it.