Tamarindus Indica 100 Seeds, Ornamental Tamarind Medicinal Edible Fruit Tree
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Brand | The Plant Attraction |
| Type | Fruit Seeds |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Watering | Medium |
| Common Name | Tamarind |
| Genus | Tamarindus |
| Features | Edible |
Tamarindus Indica Also known as: Tamarind Here is a large beautiful tree widely planted in the tropics and subtropics not only for its fruits, but also as an ornamental shade tree. The flower buds are distinctly pink. The small one inch flowers that are born in small racemes, end up a pale yellow and streaked with red or orange. When the tree is in full bloom, the flowers give a yellowish color to the tree. The bright green, pinnate foliage is dense and feathery in appearance, making it very attractive. It is truly stunning to observe this tree up close. The tamarind tree produces edible, pod-like fruit which are used extensively in cuisines around the world. The fruits are thick, rough pods that are 4 to 13 cm long and usually curved. Each pod contains 1 to10 seeds embedded in a brown, sticky, fibrous edible pulp. The pulp has a pleasing sweet/sour flavor and is high in both acid and sugar. It is also rich in vitamin B and high in calcium. The fruit pulp is the richest known natural source of tartaric acid (8 to 18%) and is the main acidulant (i.e., food additive used to increase tartness or acidity) used in the preparation of foods in India. It is an essential ingredient in Worcestershire sauce, and is also around 8% rich in protein. Other uses include traditional medicine and metal polish. The wood can be used in carpentry. Because of the Tamarind's many uses, cultivation has spread around the world. They are slow-growing, long-lived, evergreen trees that under optimum conditions can grow 80 feet high with a spread of 20 to 35 ft., in its native origin of eastern Africa and Asia. However, in Southern California it seldom reaches more than 15 to 25 ft. in height. Tamarinds tolerate a great diversity of soil types but do best in deep, well drained soils which are slightly acidic. It will tolerant salt spray and can be planted fairly near the seashore. It is highly wind-resistant with strong, supple branches. Young trees are very susceptible to frost, but mature trees will withstand brief periods of 28° F without serious injury. This offer is for 100 seeds!We also offer this species in packs of 10 seeds in our Ebay store. For complete transparency we include payment processing & Ebay fees in our shipping/handling cost. *DISCLAIMER*NO RETURNS/REFUNDS/REPLACEMENTS ON SEEDSMost specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate.Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. These factors are totally out of The Plant Attraction's control and are the buyer's responsibility and risk. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer's methods or mistakes. Since 2006 we have been doing our best to hand sort and provide the freshest, cleanest harvest that is free of defects and bugs.