Fruit Seed Collection
South Texas Syntropics — Fruit Seed Collection
Mesquite • Guava (Strawberry, Lemon, Pink) • Texas Persimmon • Prickly Pear • White Sapote
• Multiple Species • Zones 7–11 (variety dependent)
Description
This curated seed collection brings together some of the toughest, most rewarding, and most ecologically important fruiting species for warm-climate growing. These seeds represent a blend of native dryland producers and tropical subtropical favorites, chosen for their resilience, vigorous growth, and suitability for regenerative, syntropic, and homestead-based agriculture.
Perfect for growers in South Texas, the Gulf Coast, the Southwest, and any warm region seeking fruit trees that thrive with minimal input.
🌳 Included Species
Mesquite
(Prosopis spp.)
A cornerstone dryland species and nitrogen-fixing tree. Mesquite is incredibly drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soils, producing sweet, protein-rich pods perfect for flour, forage, and traditional foods.
Germination: Scarify & soak 12–24 hours
Planting Depth: ½ inch
Germination Time: 7–21 days
Zones: 7–11
Syntropic Role: Pioneer nitrogen fixer, deep-rooted soil builder
Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum)
Produces deep red fruits with a wild strawberry–meets–guava flavor. Fast-growing, evergreen, and perfect for small spaces.
Germination: Sow on soil surface, lightly cover
Germination Time: 4–12 weeks
Zones: 8b–11
Syntropic Role: Mid-story humidity stabilizer & wildlife-friendly hedge
Lemon Yellow Guava (Psidium guajava)
Bright yellow fruit with a citrusy, sweet, tropical flavor. Vigorous and heat-tolerant.
Germination: Surface sow or lightly cover
Germination Time: 4–8 weeks
Zones: 9–11
Syntropic Role: Sun-loving mid-story fruiter in open systems
Pink Guava (Psidium guajava)
Classic tropical guava with creamy, rose-pink flesh and a rich aroma.
Germination: Surface sow or lightly cover
Germination Time: 4–8 weeks
Zones: 9–11
Syntropic Role: Moisture-loving mid-story species for richer soils
Texas Persimmon (Diospyros texana)
A native treasure producing inky-black, sweet, jammy fruits. Extremely drought-hardy and beautiful as an ornamental.
Germination: Cold stratify 60–90 days
Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Germination Time: 1–5 months (slow, but worth it)
Zones: 7–10
Syntropic Role: Dryland mid-story anchor & wildlife keystone species
Prickly Pear (Opuntia spp.)
Produces delicious magenta fruits (“tunas”) and edible pads (“nopales”). Thrives in heat, drought, and poor soils.
Germination: Scarify lightly; sow shallow
Germination Time: 2–8 weeks
Zones: 7–11
Syntropic Role: Pioneer species, soil stabilizer & microclimate creator
White Sapote (Casimiroa edulis)
A subtropical fruit tree with sweet, custard-like flesh. Extremely rewarding for warm regions.
Germination: Remove seed coat & sow fresh
Planting Depth: ½ inch
Germination Time: 2–6 weeks
Zones: 9–11
Syntropic Role: Upper–mid canopy tree for mature syntropic systems
Why We Love This Collection
Perfect for warm-climate food forests
Includes both native and tropical species
Hand-selected for resilience & productivity
Supports biodiversity & soil regeneration
Ideal for syntropic planting designs
📦 Seed Handling & Care
This seed mix includes species with varied germination needs. A detailed instruction card is included with every order so you can germinate each type successfully.
South Texas Syntropics — Fruit Seed Collection
Mesquite • Guava (Strawberry, Lemon, Pink) • Texas Persimmon • Prickly Pear • White Sapote
• Multiple Species • Zones 7–11 (variety dependent)
Description
This curated seed collection brings together some of the toughest, most rewarding, and most ecologically important fruiting species for warm-climate growing. These seeds represent a blend of native dryland producers and tropical subtropical favorites, chosen for their resilience, vigorous growth, and suitability for regenerative, syntropic, and homestead-based agriculture.
Perfect for growers in South Texas, the Gulf Coast, the Southwest, and any warm region seeking fruit trees that thrive with minimal input.
🌳 Included Species
Mesquite
(Prosopis spp.)
A cornerstone dryland species and nitrogen-fixing tree. Mesquite is incredibly drought-tolerant and thrives in poor soils, producing sweet, protein-rich pods perfect for flour, forage, and traditional foods.
Germination: Scarify & soak 12–24 hours
Planting Depth: ½ inch
Germination Time: 7–21 days
Zones: 7–11
Syntropic Role: Pioneer nitrogen fixer, deep-rooted soil builder
Strawberry Guava (Psidium cattleianum)
Produces deep red fruits with a wild strawberry–meets–guava flavor. Fast-growing, evergreen, and perfect for small spaces.
Germination: Sow on soil surface, lightly cover
Germination Time: 4–12 weeks
Zones: 8b–11
Syntropic Role: Mid-story humidity stabilizer & wildlife-friendly hedge
Lemon Yellow Guava (Psidium guajava)
Bright yellow fruit with a citrusy, sweet, tropical flavor. Vigorous and heat-tolerant.
Germination: Surface sow or lightly cover
Germination Time: 4–8 weeks
Zones: 9–11
Syntropic Role: Sun-loving mid-story fruiter in open systems
Pink Guava (Psidium guajava)
Classic tropical guava with creamy, rose-pink flesh and a rich aroma.
Germination: Surface sow or lightly cover
Germination Time: 4–8 weeks
Zones: 9–11
Syntropic Role: Moisture-loving mid-story species for richer soils
Texas Persimmon (Diospyros texana)
A native treasure producing inky-black, sweet, jammy fruits. Extremely drought-hardy and beautiful as an ornamental.
Germination: Cold stratify 60–90 days
Planting Depth: ¼ inch
Germination Time: 1–5 months (slow, but worth it)
Zones: 7–10
Syntropic Role: Dryland mid-story anchor & wildlife keystone species
Prickly Pear (Opuntia spp.)
Produces delicious magenta fruits (“tunas”) and edible pads (“nopales”). Thrives in heat, drought, and poor soils.
Germination: Scarify lightly; sow shallow
Germination Time: 2–8 weeks
Zones: 7–11
Syntropic Role: Pioneer species, soil stabilizer & microclimate creator
White Sapote (Casimiroa edulis)
A subtropical fruit tree with sweet, custard-like flesh. Extremely rewarding for warm regions.
Germination: Remove seed coat & sow fresh
Planting Depth: ½ inch
Germination Time: 2–6 weeks
Zones: 9–11
Syntropic Role: Upper–mid canopy tree for mature syntropic systems
Why We Love This Collection
Perfect for warm-climate food forests
Includes both native and tropical species
Hand-selected for resilience & productivity
Supports biodiversity & soil regeneration
Ideal for syntropic planting designs
📦 Seed Handling & Care
This seed mix includes species with varied germination needs. A detailed instruction card is included with every order so you can germinate each type successfully.