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Sowing calendar · Trees and shrubs

Carob

Carob

Ceratonia siliqua · Alfarrobeira, Algarrobo, Caroubier, Johannisbrotbaum, Carrubo, alfarroba

Calendar

Calendar for mainland Portugal.

  • JFMAMJJASOND
  • PlantMar–Apr, Oct–Nov
  • FloweringSep–Nov
  • HarvestAug–Sep
Spacing
1000 cm between rows · 800 cm apart
Sowing depth
0 cm
Harvest after
First crop after ~6 years
Water need
low
Frost
half hardy
Life cycle
tree
Family
Fabaceae
Seed saving
medium · keeps ~5 years

Notes

The Algarve dry-land tree: deep roots, needs almost no water once established, dislikes cold wet soil.

Months for mainland Portugal. In the app, sowing and planting follow your own local climate and the forecast.