Garcinia Kola
Garcinia kola, also known as bitter kola, is an evergreen tree native to the lush rainforests of West and Central Africa, typically growing to heights of 12-20 meters with a straight trunk and dense, dark green canopy. The tree produces small, round fruits that house the prized bitter kola nuts—seeds that are smooth, brown, and about 3-5 cm long, with a tough outer shell encasing a fibrous, yellowish-white pulp. The seeds deliver a sharp, bitter taste with a subtle astringency, while the pulp offers a mildly tart flavor, though it’s less commonly consumed. Thriving in humid, tropical climates with well-drained soils, this resilient species is a slow grower, often taking years to bear fruit, making its seeds a rare and sought-after commodity perfect for enthusiasts looking to cultivate a piece of African botanical heritage.
These are sold as a single seed. Seeds are shipped in humid vermiculite.
Garcinia kola, also known as bitter kola, is an evergreen tree native to the lush rainforests of West and Central Africa, typically growing to heights of 12-20 meters with a straight trunk and dense, dark green canopy. The tree produces small, round fruits that house the prized bitter kola nuts—seeds that are smooth, brown, and about 3-5 cm long, with a tough outer shell encasing a fibrous, yellowish-white pulp. The seeds deliver a sharp, bitter taste with a subtle astringency, while the pulp offers a mildly tart flavor, though it’s less commonly consumed. Thriving in humid, tropical climates with well-drained soils, this resilient species is a slow grower, often taking years to bear fruit, making its seeds a rare and sought-after commodity perfect for enthusiasts looking to cultivate a piece of African botanical heritage.
These are sold as a single seed. Seeds are shipped in humid vermiculite.
Garcinia kola, also known as bitter kola, is an evergreen tree native to the lush rainforests of West and Central Africa, typically growing to heights of 12-20 meters with a straight trunk and dense, dark green canopy. The tree produces small, round fruits that house the prized bitter kola nuts—seeds that are smooth, brown, and about 3-5 cm long, with a tough outer shell encasing a fibrous, yellowish-white pulp. The seeds deliver a sharp, bitter taste with a subtle astringency, while the pulp offers a mildly tart flavor, though it’s less commonly consumed. Thriving in humid, tropical climates with well-drained soils, this resilient species is a slow grower, often taking years to bear fruit, making its seeds a rare and sought-after commodity perfect for enthusiasts looking to cultivate a piece of African botanical heritage.
These are sold as a single seed. Seeds are shipped in humid vermiculite.