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Tamarind (Tamarindus Indica)
Sweet Tamarind is such a delicious treat. Can be cooked or eaten raw, with a little bit of tarty flavor, the pulp is sweet, the taste is like a cross between a raisin and a delicious dates. Sweet Tamarind is so unique because it is a fruit, a condiment and also a spice.The pulp of the fruit is a rich source of many essential nutrients, phytochemicals and antioxidants that all play a role in keeping you healthy. The leaves are highly nutritious often added to soup and stir fry and powdered as a superfood.
Whilst the perfect growing condition would be in the ground, they would make a happy indoor plants too if planted in a large pot, or train like a bonsai and receives a lot of love from you.
Plant is 3+ years. Self Fertile.
Plant Care
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Light |
They like morning sun, but protect them from direct afternoon sun light. They are happier in a warm shaded area or move to a warmer area during colder night and month. |
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Water |
They don't like too much water. Just keep the soil moist and only water when the top 2cm of the soil is dry. |
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Soil |
They love organic matter so soil rich with compost and free draining potting mix will be suitable. Mulch them during winter. |
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Fertilizer |
In a large container feed them regularly once a month with a granular general fertilizer and some well composted chicken manure. Give them seaweed fertilizer as well weekly during growing season in Spring right through Summer . |
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Wind |
Not wind tolerant when young |
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Frost |
Protect from frost |
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Fruiting |
7 years |
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