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Honey locust

SpeciesGleditsia triacanthos

Also called honeylocust, thornless honey locust, honey shuck, thorny honeylocust, thorny locust

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Honey locust
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination6–10 days

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Germination temperature60–80 °F

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Lightfull sun

“Prefers full sun, meaning at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily.” — Honey Locust Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Waterdeeply once a week during the first growing season, every 2 to 3 weeks during dry spells

“Water deeply once a week during the first growing season to establish a strong root system.” — Honey Locust Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Soil pH6–8

“It prefers well draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 8.0.” — Honey Locust Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Hardiness zones4 to 9

“Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9” — Honey Locust Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Spacing6–8 in

from Fabaceae · “Bush types are seeded 2 - 4 inches in the row” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Height42–54 in

from Fabaceae · “Bush beans grow into compact plants about 1 to 2 feet tall” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Propagationseed

from Fabaceae · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

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 partssweet, sticky pulp

“The sweet, sticky pulp inside the seed pods was used by Native Americans as a sweetener” — Honey Locust Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

Toxicitynot toxic

“Honey Locust is non-toxic and considered safe for cats and dogs.” — Honey Locust Care Guide: Watering, Light & Pet Safety | KeyBlossom

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