Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus indica)
₹1,000.00 Regular Price
₹350.00Sale Price
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Scientific Name: Tamarindus indica — Tamarind.
Native Home: Tropical Africa.
Height: 12–25 metres.
Lifespan: 100–200 years, sometimes longer.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Hard, durable wood used for furniture, flooring, and tools.
Harvesting: Mature pods are collected when their shells become brittle and the pulp turns brown.
Age to Harvest: Fruits in about 6–10 years; timber generally after 40–60 years.
Products: Tamarind pulp, juice, sauces, seeds, timber, and charcoal.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Long used in African and South Asian cooking and traditional remedies.
Global Spread: Widely cultivated across India, Southeast Asia, tropical Africa, and parts of Latin America.
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