Thai Tamarind (Tamarindus indica)
₹1,500.00 Regular Price
₹250.00Sale Price
Excluding Tax
Scientific Name: Tamarindus indica — Thai Tamarind, Tamarind.
Native Home: Tropical Africa; widely cultivated in Thailand, India, and other tropical regions.
Height: 12–25 m.
Lifespan: Often 100 years or more.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hard, durable wood used for furniture and woodworking.
Harvesting: Pods are collected when their shells turn dry and brown and the pulp matures.
Age to Harvest: Around 3–5 years for some grafted plants; seed-grown trees may take longer.
Products: Tamarind pulp, paste, juice, sauces, chutneys, and candies.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Widely used in Thai and Indian cooking to add a sour flavor.
Global Spread: Cultivated throughout tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
){kind=link}