We always wanted to build our own home, with romantic notions of mature fruit trees and a vegetable patch, but didn't think it was realistic in the area where we settled. (passivehouseplus.ie)
Picking mature fruits will also increase your yield, as the plant will set more flowers and experience a longer growing season if the conditions are good. (organicauthority.com)
Mature fruit pods are split open, the cacao beans removed and the outer shell discarded. (amazon.com)