Tamarind seeds

Common name: Tamarind Scientific name: Tamarindus indica Also called: Al-‘Ardeeb - Al-Hummar - Al-Homrer Description: • Large evergreen tropical tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height, with a dense round crown, a short thick trunk, and drooping branches. Uses and benefits: • Used as an ornamental tree for shade and street trees, commonly planted in parks, and also used as a beverage with many benefits. Original habitat: • Its native homeland is Africa, and it spreads in the south of Saudi Arabia and many Arab countries. Seeds: • The seed is surrounded by sweet and sour fleshy pulp. Flower: • Pale red or pale yellow in color. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Grown in tropical climates with good irrigation, and can tolerate low water. It needs moist soil, and the best types of land for cultivation are deep, well-drained, aerated yellow soils with high organic content. Fruiting time: • The fruit ripens in late spring to early summer, but the fruits are left for 6 months to complete the sap in the fruits. Method of cultivation: • Propagated by seed, cuttings, and air layering.