Tamarindus indica - tamarind (5 seeds)

Deciduous tropical tree up to 20 m tall with spreading crown and highly branched trunk. The light brown bark cracks in adult specimens. Impairpinnate leaves up to 10-15 cm long. Small yellow flowers gathered in apical inflorescences. The fruits are legumes 10-12 cm long with edible pulp used for many culinary preparations.

Pedoclimatic needs

It adapts to all types of terrain. It should be planted in regions with a mild climate where temperatures do not fall below 3/4°c. As an adult it tolerates drought and prefers sunny exposures. It resists wind and salt.

Sowing

In spring after scarification.

To find out how to scarify the seed you can watch this tutorial on Youtube .

Botanical Information

Botanical name Tamarindus indicates Family Leguminoseae