🌰 Sweet Tamarind / Meethi Imli Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Sweet Tamarind, Meethi Imli |
| Scientific name | Tamarindus indica (Sweet variety) |
| Origin | India–Thailand hybrid |
| Type | Long-living tropical fruit tree |
| Fruit color | Brown pods with soft sweet pulp |
| Taste | Sweet and tangy (not sour like normal tamarind) |
| Season | January – April |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 10–15 meters (large tree)
- Bearing age: 4–5 years (grafted) / 6–8 years (seedling)
- Yield: 100–150 kg pods/tree/year
- Lifespan: 70–100 years
- Special: Sweet pulp variety — edible directly 🌰
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & semi-arid |
| Temperature | 25–40°C |
| Soil | Deep, well-drained loamy soil |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | Full sun (8+ hrs/day) |
☀️ Very hardy — drought tolerant once established.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted plants (for early & true fruiting)
- Spacing: 8 × 8 m
- Planting time: June–August (monsoon)
- Watering: Twice a week (young), occasional (mature)
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 20–25 kg
- NPK: 500 g N + 250 g P + 250 g K
✂️ Minimal pruning — remove only dry or diseased branches.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–August |
| Fruiting | Jan–April |
| First harvest | 4–5 years (grafted) |
✅ Benefits
- Sweet edible pulp (no need for processing)
- Rich in Vitamin C, calcium & fiber
- Long-living & drought-resistant 🌳
- Good for digestive health & immunity
- Ideal for dry regions and low maintenance gardens
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