Carob Tree Seeds Scientific Name: Ceratonia siliqua Common Names: Saint John's Bread, Sugar Pod, Locust Pod, Locust Bean Color: Red flowers / Green pods that mature to brown Planting Instructions: Sow Seeds: Outdoors after frost or indoors weeks before the last frost Bloom Time: September - November (varies by climate) Harvest: Typically in fall (can produce year-round depending on climate) Hardiness Zone: 8 - 11 Plant Height: 30 - 50 feet Plant Spacing: 22 - 30 feet Light Requirements: Sun Soil Water Preferences: Average - Dry Quantity: 20 Seeds Additional Information: The Carob Tree is known for its attractive red flowers and distinctive green pods that turn brown as they mature. These trees are drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions, making them ideal for arid regions. The pods are edible and often used as a natural sweetener or chocolate substitute. This tree not only provides ecological benefits, such as attracting pollinators, but also yields a versatile harvest that can be utilized in various culinary applications.