Prosopis chilensis Seeds (Chilean Mesquite)
Prosopis chilensis (Chilean mesquite) is a grasses & fodder species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for reforestation, agroforestry, and social forestry.
| Botanical Synonyms | Prosopis juliflora Sensu auct. |
| Common Names | Chilean mesquite |
| Plant Form | Grasses & Fodder |
| Seeds per kg (approx.) | 31 to 117 kg per tree |
| Seed Treatment | Soak in hot tap water, let stand in water for 24 hours. |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
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Product Specifications
| Name | Prosopis chilensis Seeds (Chilean Mesquite) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 399.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
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Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- A straightforward 48-hour water soak is what real nurseries use in practice — no need for acid or other elaborate treatments despite some research suggesting marginal gains from them Use standard nursery potting mix rather than soil dug from under existing mesquite trees; trials showed noticeably better results This species is considered vulnerable in parts of its native Chilean range, adding conservation value to growing it responsibly
