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Adansonia digitata
African Baobab Seeds
The African baobab. Easiest to grow and the best place to start.
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Adansonia gregorii
Australian Baobab Seeds
The Australian boab. Easy to sprout and stays small.
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Perrier's Baobab Seeds
The rarest baobab. Very hard seed coats, slow to sprout.
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About
Hi, I'm Stephen, and I'm simply a big ol' fan of baobabs.
The Baobab Tree, revered as the Tree of Life, has nurtured life in Africa for millions of years, providing sustenance for humans and animals alike. Due to climate change and habitat loss, the oldest trees are collapsing and the rarest species of Baobab are becoming endangered.
Good seed is hard to find, so I import it in bulk, handle the permits and inspections, and test every batch for viability before sharing it with other growers. I'm a hobbyist, not a big nursery, and the trees are a small backyard operation here in Southern California.
The mission at California Baobabs is to popularize responsible conservation and cultivation of the tree to increase the amount of these drought tolerant, superfood generating, miracle trees in appropriate biomes throughout the world. Thousands of years from now, our descendants could reap the benefits of the trees we plant today.
— Stephen
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Reviews
What growers are saying
★★★★★
Greats seeds. Nearly 100 % germination rate. Arrived fast and great price. A++++
Donald · Sep 2026 · via EtsyAfrican Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
Great germination rate!
Jess · Sep 2026 · via EtsySuarez Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
Very fast germination! Great quality seeds! A+++++ super fast shipping! Packaged well!
a***m · Sep 2026 · via eBayFony Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
Fast shipping, good looking seeds, going to plant six seeds now,I can't wait till next spring warm weather.
Hans · Aug 2026 · via EtsyAfrican Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
Great seeds and prices. seeds are fresh with 95 % germination rate. thank you
Leighla · Aug 2026 · via EtsyAfrican Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
Great quality for your money. Would definitely recommend!
Eric · Aug 2026 · via EtsyAfrican Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
the package arrived faster than expected and looks just like the picture. I look forward to future purchases
Kevin · Jul 2026 · via EtsyAfrican Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
La comunicación con el vendedor fue excelente. Recomendado.
i***n · Jul 2026 · via eBayZa Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
super good all sank which is good and it was 3 days delayed so he gave me some other baobab seeds for free and planted 7 and 4 sprouted and came so nice loved it .
David · Jul 2026 · via EtsyAfrican Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
Came with good directions for germinating and care.
Mwgottlob · Jul 2026 · via EtsyAfrican Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
Plump, fresh, and healthy seeds.
James · Jun 2026 · via EtsySuarez Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
Always excited to see a new product from CaliforniaBaobabs. Customer service and shipping time excellent, have been a repeat customer and will continue to be!
Joseph · Jun 2026 · via EtsySuarez Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
100% germination with a few extra seeds included.
Tom · Jun 2026 · via EtsyAfrican Baobab Seeds ★★★★★
Vendedor recomendado.
i***n · Jun 2026 · via eBay
How to grow from seed
Full germination guide →- 1
Soak
Warm water for 24–72 hours, changed daily. Plant the ones that swell.
- 2
Plant
About an inch deep in 50% cactus/citrus soil, 50% sand.
- 3
Keep warm
75°F or warmer — outdoors in late spring, indoors any time.
- 4
Water & wait
Moist, never soggy. Most sprout in 1–4 weeks.
That's my method. There are plenty of others that work too — the guide covers them.