The fruit of the cocoa tree is called cocoa pod , which is 35 cm long and 12 cm in diameter. It is oval in shape with 10 ridges and is yellow-brown to purple. The cocoa pod contains 20 to 40 seeds, which are about 2.5 cm long and wrapped in pulp. Where do cocoa fruits grow?Cocoa fruit grows in tropical rainforests, between 20 degrees south latitude and 20 degrees north latitude. It is a tropical fruit found in the mountains of South America. It takes only about 8 months from sowing to fruiting, and 2 months for the fruit to mature. It tastes a bit like a mixture of tomato and lemon. Cocoa fruit is an edible nut . Unlike most fruit trees such as apple trees and pear trees, cocoa fruit does not grow on branches, but directly on the thick trunk. Climate conditions for cocoa cultivationCocoa beans grow in a warm, humid and sunny environment. They are suitable for planting on gentle slopes formed by alluvial soil rich in organic matter. They grow poorly in heavy clay soils, poorly drained soils or places frequently affected by typhoons. Cocoa nut originCocoa fruit is native to the upper reaches of the Amazon River in South America . It is now widely cultivated in tropical regions. The main producing countries are Ghana, Brazil, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Ecuador, Dominican Republic and Malaysia . It is also planted in Hainan and southern Yunnan in China , where it grows well. |
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