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Prosopis chilensis (Chilean Mesquite seed) Sheffield's Seed Co., Inc.

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Growing Info

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

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow 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: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile

Introduced to: Mexico, North America, United States

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Introduced

Prosopis chilensisProsopis chilensis

Algarrobo, Chilean Mesquite

This species of plant has widely variable phenotypes depending on where they were grown. Here are some links with literature explaining that: https://www.fao.org/4/q2580e/Q2580E06.htm and https://www.feedipedia.org/node/553 Our only reliable source is from India. We are not liable if these do/do not show characteristics that you were/were not expecting.

In Stock: 10.087 lb (Total:10.087lb)

Prosopis chilensis

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10.09 lb

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

9,464

Quantity:

10.09 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2026

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Item ID:

1837719

Characteristics

Growing Info

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

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow 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: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile

Introduced to: Mexico, North America, United States

Native

Introduced

Prosopis (Neltuma) chilensis, also known as Chilean Mesquite, is a fascinating species of the legume family, found mainly in central Chile, southern Peru, Bolivia, and Andean Argentina. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree, growing up to a height of 35 ft, with a stout and gnarled trunk that can reach a diameter of 3 ftr. Its bark is thick, pale brown, and cracked. The tree is drought-resistant, salt and sand tolerant, and fixes nitrogen. Its highly developed root system makes it challenging to remove from land for cultivation. Its wood is dense, difficult to work with, and used for doors, floors, and other outdoor purposes. Its leaves are used as fodder for livestock, while its pods and seeds are of high nutritional value and used to make animal feed. The tree's fruits have been used as a food source for centuries by native peoples, for making flour, drinks, and even alcoholic beverages. Prosopis chilensis is also known for providing shade and for its medicinal properties.