What is Ceratonia?

Ceratonia is a flowering tree originally in the Mediterranean areas of Europe. The scientific name is seratonia siliqua , commonly known as the Carob tree. Long beans are used to make corner, sweet substances, which are often used as a substitute for chocolate. Ceratonia is in the family of Luguminosae plants, a large family that includes common legumes such as beans and peas. The Carob tree is further classified in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae, which consists mainly of trees that grow in tropical and subtropical areas. Flowers of flowers bloom in the middle to the end of summer in clusters of small red flowers. Individual trees are either male or women and both are needed for pollination. In commercial cultivation, one male tree is planted for every 25 female trees. They receive preferred conditions for the Ceratonia tree. Although ideal, there is no need for Mediterranean climate; Temperatures up to 20 degrees Fahrenheit (about -6 ° C) will not damage ripe trees, although seedlings are sensitive to frost. While the toleerAnka cold is limited, the corner of the corner lasts hot years as temperatures rise up to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 ° C).

used to the long dry years of the Mediterranean climate can survive the period of drought. Ideally, the ripe, sophisticated Rohot tree should receive about 30 inches (about 76 cm) of water per year, even if the tree will prosper only 6 inches (15 cm). In cold, humid climate, water will only be necessary during the hottest months of summer. The Ceratonia tree tolerates salty air, a state of growing condition that is less restrictive than many plants that are sensitive to maritime climate.

deep, clay soil with good drainage provides ideal conditions for cultivation for Ceratonia tree. Rocky soil is suitable and advantageous than wet, heavy or clay soil. Alkaline soil with a pH range is 6.2 to 8.6, while acidic soils are unsuitable.

Seed pods are long andSI 12 inches (30 cm), fibrous and contain a range of seeds in a pattern similar to beans or peas. Seedpods and seeds are naturally sweet. Minced seeds are used to produce corner. Seeds and seeds are also used in a measure for livestock feed and as a traditional remedy for stomach diseases.