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Acacia senegal

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Acacia senegal
Photo: Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Typetree

“Acacia senegal, commonly known as Gum Acacia or Gum Arabic Tree, is a small thorny deciduous” — How to germinate Acacia senegal — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Days to germination10–25 days

“Germination 10–25days” — How to germinate Acacia senegal — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Germination temperature68–86 °F

“at room temperature (20-30°C)” — How to germinate Acacia senegal — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Lightindiferente

“Light indiferente” — How to germinate Acacia senegal — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Watermoderately moist but not waterlogged

“Keep containers moderately moist but not waterlogged” — How to germinate Acacia senegal — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Soil pH5–8

“pH 5-8 (ideally 6.0-7.5)” — How to germinate Acacia senegal — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Spacing1–2 in

“Container Deep individual pots (preferably at least 2 inches/5 cm diameter)” — How to germinate Acacia senegal — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Height197–472 in

“typically grows up to a height of 5-12m” — Acacia Senegal (l.) Willd. Var. Senegal | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Ready whentender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety

from Fabaceae · “Harvest when pods are tender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Edible partsstraight from the pod

from Fabaceae · “Fresh beans can be eaten straight from the pod (think green beans)” — 29 Types of Beans Every Home Cook Should Know In 2026

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