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TAMARIND SEEDS, 5, Tamarindus indica, Tropical Tree, Fruit, Organic, Medicinal

Tamarind Tree Seeds,5 Seeds Per Order, Fresh Tamarindus indica, Fruit, Medicinal Plant, Spice, Indian Date, Perennial Tree, Long Lived, Bonsai Specimen From our farm – Ravenwoodfarmshop.com Easy to Grow – Cold Climates winter indoors or in sunroom or greenhouse, fast growing tree. May be grow in a pot. The fruit is so delicious.Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus indica) grow up to 100 feet tall and can live for over 200 years. The tree has a short trunk with strong, drooping branches and soft, airy leaves, making it highly wind-resistant. Part of the pea and bean family, it produces a pod-like fruit with pulp and seeds inside. The pulp is sweet and tart, and can be eaten raw or used to make drinks, chutney, sauces, Worcestershire sauce and more. The tree grows best outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9b to 11.Choose a proper site for the tamarind tree. It needs full sun and some protection from the cold when young. You may choose the south side of a slope for this purpose or build your own cold protection for the first couple of years. It can tolerate many types of soil from deep fertile soils to rocky sandy soils, as long as they are well-drained. It can withstand some salt spray if planted close to seashores.Plant a tamarind seed in the spring 1/2-inch deep. Seeds collected from pods remain viable for months and will germinate a week after planting. If a seedling doesn’t appear within two weeks, try again. Space multiple tamarind trees 33 to 65 feet apart, depending on the fertility of the soil. In the most fertile soils, the tamarind will grow larger and will need the space to spread.Water the newly planted seed every other day, just enough to moisten it. Keep it moist until it grows a few inches above ground then pull back on watering. After the seedling starts growing vigorously on its own, it will need watering only once a week during the growing season and only enough to wet the roots. Gradually taper watering in the fall, and stop in the winter. After the first two seasons, tamarind trees need water only during dry spells, where they tend to drop their leaves.Apply a slow-release 8-3-9 NPK fertilizer in early spring for the first three to five growing seasons. The numbers represent the amount of nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium in the fertilizer. Other fruit tree formulations will also work. The tamarind does not require many soil nutrients, but this will encourage new growth for the season. Follow the directions on the package for specific amounts, and water deeply after fertilization.Prune trees in late winter with pruning shears. In the first two years, choose three-to-five strong, evenly spaced lateral branches for scaffolding. Cut all other branches back almost to the trunk. After that, tamarind needs very little attention. Cut out dead or weak branches yearly to increase airflow.

10 TAMARIND TREE SEEDS – Tamarindus indica

Tamarind leaves and flowers, dried or boiled, are used as poultices for swollen joints, sprains and boils. The bark of the tree is regarded as an effective astringent, tonic and febrifuge. A decoction is used in cases of gingivitis and asthma and eye inflammations; and lotions and poultices made from the bark are applied on open sores and caterpillar rashes.

Tamarindus Indica 10 Seeds, Ornamental Tamarind Medicinal Edible Fruit Tree

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 10 seeds!We also offer this species in packs of 100 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.

20 Tamarind Seeds (Tamarindus indica) Tropical Tree ~Sweet Sour Fruit

Pack of 20 SeedsTamarind(Tamarindus indica)Seed GerminationTo germinate, put the seeds in a mug and fill it 1/2 full with boiling water. Allow to soak for 1 hour Alternatively, put the seeds in a jar and fill with lukewarm tap water. Allow the seeds to soak for 12 to 24 hours before planting. Seeds pretreated with boiling water germinate in approximately 12 days, while seeds soaked for 12 hours germinate in 19 days. PlantingPlant in hardiness zones 10 through 11. Growing tamarind from seed is relatively easy as long as you pretreat the seeds before planting. Plant the seeds 1/2 inch deep in moistened seed-starting mix. Keep in a warm place and lightly water it 2-3 times a week. Tree Care While these tropical trees gown the best in mild, frost-free winter climates, you can keep them indoors as a large houseplant or bonsai. Tamarind seeds can also be used in a variety of ways, such as making Tamarind Seed Powder, Juice and the seeds are also used in playing a game called Ali Guli Mane! You might also be interested in these items: :Live Plants / Sprouts: Aloe Vera Live Plants ~ Kalanchoe Pinnata Leaves :Fruit & Vegetable Seeds: 🍏 Granny Smith Apple Seeds 🍎 Gala Apple Seeds 🍎 Fuji Apple Seeds 🍏 🍇Black Muscadine Grape Seeds 🍇Bronze Muscadine Grape Seeds🍇 🥝Kiwi Seeds Blackberry Seeds 🍈 Canteloupe Seeds ⭐Starfruit Seeds Tamarind Seeds Red Bell Pepper Seeds 🥒 Cucumber Seeds:Other Seeds: Mimosa Pudica “Touch Me Not” Seeds All orders are processed within 24 hours of payment, you will receive tracking information via email. ✓ Safe & Secure Shopping ✓ Best Quality Products ✓ Fast & Secure Delivery ✓ 100% Satisfaction Guarantee 🌻Thank you🌻