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Sete capotes (C. guazumifolia) (Pre-sale)

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Introducing the “sete capotes” (Campomanesia guazumifolia) – a hardy fruit tree native to Brazil and Argentina, producing uniquely flavorful yellow-green fruits with a sweet pear and tangy citrus taste. Thriving in challenging climates, it’s an easy-to-grow addition to any garden.

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Description

Grow your own Sete Capotes (Campomanesia guazumifolia), a versatile and beautiful fruit tree native to South America. Known for its sweet-tart edible fruits and fragrant white flowers, this tree is perfect for tropical and subtropical gardens, landscaping, or restoration projects.

Seed & Germination Details:

  • Species: Campomanesia guazumifolia

  • Germination Time: Typically 40–60 days with proper preparation, but seeds can take up to 1 year if sown without scarification

  • Seed Preparation: Scarify the seeds lightly (sandpaper or nick the seed coat) and soak in water for 12–24 hours before sowing to significantly speed up germination

  • Sowing: Plant 0.5–1 cm deep in a well-draining, fertile substrate; keep consistently moist but not waterlogged

  • Temperature: Maintain soil temperature between 24–28 °C for optimal germination

  • Light: Indirect sunlight is ideal for seedlings until they develop strong leaves

Cultivation & Care:

  • Growth Habit: Medium-sized tree, 4–10 m tall, with layered bark and sturdy trunk

  • Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade

  • Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH

  • Watering: Regular watering during establishment; mature trees are moderately drought-tolerant

  • Frost Tolerance: Can withstand light frost (around -3 °C) once established

  • Fruiting: Begins producing edible fruits typically after 2–3 years

  • Uses: Ideal for home gardens, ornamental planting, edible landscaping, and ecological restoration

Why Grow Sete Capotes:

  • Adds a unique South American native fruit to your garden

  • Combines ornamental beauty with edible harvest

  • High germination success if seeds are scarified; patience required if sown raw

Start your journey with Sete Capotes seeds and cultivate a tree that rewards you with beauty, fragrance, and delicious fruits for years to come.

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Description

Introducing the "sete capotes" (Campomanesia guazumifolia) – a delicious and resilient fruit tree from the myrtle family, native to regions of Brazil and Argentina.

The sete capotes produces flavorful yellow-green fruits with a unique taste profile that combines the sweetness of a pear with the tangy citrus notes reminiscent of an orange. The juicy flesh has an excellent balance of acidity and sweetness.

Beyond its appealing fruits, this hardy tree offers excellent ornamental value with its twisted trunk, layered bark, and rounded or pyramidal canopy depending on its growing environment.

Remarkably drought-tolerant, the sete capotes can withstand prolonged dry spells as well as frost down to -7°C, making it an excellent choice for areas with challenging climates. It thrives in sandy or loamy, neutral pH soils enriched with organic matter.

Easy to cultivate, the tree is fast-growing and will begin bearing fruit around 3 years after planting when properly cared for. An excellent addition to orchards, food forests or landscaping.

Order sete capotes seeds today and enjoy the unique sweet-tart flavors of this Brazilian-Argentine fruit gem in your own garden! Extremely hardy and low-maintenance.

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