when do mesquite trees produce
Harvest BEFORE the first rain of the summer, or long AFTER the rainy season in the dry conditions of late summer or fall. Rain on mature or nearly mature pods can cause a common soil fungus to grow on mesquite pods and many other crops. However, pods that were collected last year before the monsoons tested safe to eat. Avoiding visible mold DOES NOT ensure safe pods. Dry the pods well before storage, and do NOT wash the pods.