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Sclerocarya birrea

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Sclerocarya birrea
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Fact sheet

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Typetree

“Marula (Sclerocarya birrea), often called the 'elephant tree'” — How to Grow Marula (Sclerocarya birrea): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Days to germination14–21 days

“14–21days after pre-treatment” — How to germinate Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Days to maturity14–21 days

“14–21days after pre-treatment” — How to germinate Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Germination temperature63.5 °F

“Temperature 30°C ideal” — How to germinate Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Hardiness zones10-12

“USDA zones 10-12” — How to Grow Marula (Sclerocarya birrea): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Propagationseed, grafting

“Seed Propagation (Primary Method): Collect ripe fruits” — How to Grow Marula (Sclerocarya birrea): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Transplantwhen transplanting

“Height: 50-80 cm when transplanting” — How to Grow Marula (Sclerocarya birrea): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Ready whenMarch-June

“fruit ripening 2-3 months later (March-June)” — How to Grow Marula (Sclerocarya birrea): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Edible partsfruit and kernels

“highly valued for its vitamin C-rich fruits and oil-rich kernels” — How to germinate Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra — Quinta dos Ouriques University

Companionssorghum

“Matches well with sorghum in intercropping systems” — How to Grow Marula (Sclerocarya birrea): Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

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