Sweet Tamarind
Tamarindus indica
Fabaceae family
Native to tropical Africa, it is a slow growing and long-lived tree that can grow up to 30m tall.
This tree is a type of legume, and produces pods (5-20cm long) filled with seeds surrounded by a sweet-sour tasting pulp with a paste-like texture that is extensively used in foods and beverages. It has widespread popularity around the globe and is used in the cuisines of many regions. It is an important ingredient in chutneys, curries and sauces. The leaves are also edible and can be used in salads, curries and chutneys.
It fruits in Spring, Summer and Early Autumn. The Tamarind is partly deciduous and may loose some leaves in Winter.
The Tamarind pod may be left on the tree for up to 6 months, during which time the moisture content will reduce.
Tamarindus indica
Fabaceae family
Native to tropical Africa, it is a slow growing and long-lived tree that can grow up to 30m tall.
This tree is a type of legume, and produces pods (5-20cm long) filled with seeds surrounded by a sweet-sour tasting pulp with a paste-like texture that is extensively used in foods and beverages. It has widespread popularity around the globe and is used in the cuisines of many regions. It is an important ingredient in chutneys, curries and sauces. The leaves are also edible and can be used in salads, curries and chutneys.
It fruits in Spring, Summer and Early Autumn. The Tamarind is partly deciduous and may loose some leaves in Winter.
The Tamarind pod may be left on the tree for up to 6 months, during which time the moisture content will reduce.