Tamarindus indica, Tamarind, Sampalok

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Tamarindus indica
Family: Caesalpinioideae / Caesalpiniaceae
Tamarind, Sampalok
Origin: Tropical Africa & South Asia
big tree

subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Varieties: Tart and Sweet. Season: Late Spring. A graceful tree with racemes of pea-like flowers. Large spreading habit. Easy to grow, wind resistant. Tart fruit is preferred by Islanders and sweet fruit is preferred by Asians. Tamarinds are grown as ornamental shade and street trees, and for the edible pods. The pods are fed to livestock, and the pulp within the pods is used to make beverages, curries, chutneys and sauces. Also Eaten fresh, in candies and and relishes. See article about tamarind.

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2874 Tamarindus indica - seeds
Tamarind, Sampalok. A graceful tree with racemes of pea-like flowers. Tart fruit is preferred by Islanders and sweet fruit is preferred by Asians. The pulp within the pods is used to make beverages, curries, chutneys and sauces. Also Eaten fresh, in candies and & relishes.
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Per pack: 6 large seeds

10 Pack(s) in stock

2.95

3497 Tamarindus indica - Sweet Tamarind, var. Sweet Thai
Sweet Tamarind. A rare variety from Thailand with sweetest fruit. A graceful tree with racemes of pea-like flowers. Tart fruit is preferred by Islanders and sweet fruit is preferred by Asians. The pulp within the pods is used to make beverages, curries, chutneys and sauces. Also Eaten fresh, in candies and relishes.
This item is certified for shipping to California.

1 gal pot, air-layered

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1207 Tamarindus indica - Tamarind
Tamarind. A graceful tree with racemes of pea-like flowers. Tart fruit is preferred by Islanders and sweet fruit is preferred by Asians. The pulp within the pods is used to make beverages, curries, chutneys and sauces. Also Eaten fresh, in candies and relishes.
This item is certified for shipping to California.

3 gal pot

4 Plant(s) in stock

39.95

5015 Tamarindus indica - wholesale seeds
Tamarind, Sampalok. A graceful tree with racemes of pea-like flowers. Tart fruit is preferred by Islanders and sweet fruit is preferred by Asians. The pulp within the pods is used to make beverages, curries, chutneys and sauces. Also Eaten fresh, in candies and and relishes.
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Per pack: 50 large seeds

In stock

7.95

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