soidog2 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 1 Fact is Ghanaians are leaving Cocoa for Rubber, Is it an option fir Southern farmers to switch over and make money? I'd have thought both would be good. Cocoa likes shade? Regards. Best grown in a damp environment under canopies of larger trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 1 Fact is Ghanaians are leaving Cocoa for Rubber, Is it an option fir Southern farmers to switch over and make money? I'd have thought both would be good. Cocoa likes shade? Regards. Best grown in a damp environment under canopies of larger trees. Damp ain't a problem in Ranong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soidog2 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Two pictures. # 1 is of fermented, dried, roasted, shelled cocoa pods. # 2 is of the same pods after crushing, a little clumpy because cocoa is more oily than coffee. This small batch made a very nice "Fine Belgian Chocolate" flavor drink. Boiled with two cups of whole milk, added just a drop of sugar & a bunch of ice cubes in the blender, very very nice and refreshing. Made in Buriram; real chocolate will follow, I need to get a couple of appliances. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namdocmai Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 That looks great soidog! I read that you can make chocolate from this mixed with kokum-fat (garcinia indica). If you want those seeds then let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soidog2 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Yes, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namdocmai Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Well i don't have this garcinia myself but here you can buy them. I have ordered from this seller before and they arrived next day by EMS. http://www.tropical-exotic-seeds-and-plants.com/storefront/garcinia-indica-kokum-5-seeds-p-56.html?cPath=1&zenid=cb42db358a9e8d343557a49f6668607a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice555 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hello All, I've transplanted SD2's plants and the are coming along very nicely. rice555 Thanks SD2!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolohe Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hello all, I have been interested in cocoa for a while now but I either forget to bring cocoa seeds with me when I come back to Thailand or I lose track of time. If anyone can point me in the direction to buy some seeds or saplings it would greatly appreciated. I am in Pattaya right now but I range down to Chantaburi. Thanks K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobbler Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Million of these in my area at bangsaphan , prachuap kirrikhan . A simple fire made from dead leaves in the evening will keep the insects away . Yummy Sent from my SM-T315T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelKennedy Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Any Cacao plants or seeds available in Chiang Mai ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsally Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I just planted 3 trees, unfortunately only one left. I think this hot season was too vicious for them. But still have one and am looking for some replacements for the dead ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geuda Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I also found this website: http://www.cocoathailand.com/ordercocoa.htm I'm wondering whether it's possible to grow them under the canopy of rubber trees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Dream Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Hi all.. I'm looking to buy organically grown Thai cacao beans.. Whole fruits would be the best if not, properly processed (Fermented and sun dried) cacao beans. I am a bean to bar chocolate maker based in Lao and I would pay more than market price for good produce. Waiting for serious offers only. Big smile Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soidog2 Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 " I'm wondering whether it's possible to grow them under the canopy of rubber trees... " Cocoa trees are very happy under larger canopies. Keep it moist & humid; they will be doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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