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Aug 17, 2017 2:04 PM CST
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Name: Cole
Pittsboro, North Carolina (Zone 7b)
Does anyone think its possible to grow a cocoa tree in USDA Zone 7b from the 2012 map ? I was going to put it in a movable green house I designed with a heater and humidifier during the winter months and it will keep the plant at about 75 degrees and 60 percent humidity. any advice or comments will be appreciated thank you.
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Aug 17, 2017 8:18 PM CST
Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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Welcome!

I've never tried to grow one although I have seen a lot in very tropical places. If you have done your researce and can mimic the growing conditions of the tropics they are native to, I would say go for it.

I think your biggest challenge will be accommodating it when it grow to 25 feet. Smiling
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Aug 18, 2017 11:35 AM CST
Name: Will Creed
NYC
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Theobroma cacao comes from Central America and is listed for Zones 11-12. With your greenhouse to protect it from cold, it has a chance, but the shorter winter days in your zone may affect it. Interesting challenge!
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