Tamarindus indica (Tamarind) - Video 3

Botanical name: Tamarindus indica

Common names: Tamarind, Sampalok

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae

Origin: Tropical Africa & South Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunModerate waterEdible plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeFlood tolerant plantSeaside, salt tolerant plant
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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