Tamarindus indica (Tamarind)
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Tamarindus indica
Botanical name: Tamarindus indica
Common names: Tamarind, Sampalok
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Origin: Tropical Africa & South Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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.
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Tamarindus indica
Did you know that Tamarind has not only tasty fruit but also pretty flowers?
Tamarindus indica
Tamarind fruits take about 6 to 9 months to ripen after flowering, depending on the variety and growing conditions. The pods are ready to harvest when they turn brown, dry, and brittle, and the pulp inside becomes sweet and sticky.
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