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Manila Tamarind Tree Seeds for Planting – Sweet Jungle Jalebi Fruit Tree (100 Seeds)

Manila Tamarind Tree Seeds for Planting – Sweet Jungle Jalebi Fruit Tree (100 Seeds)

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in water for 12 to 24 hours before sowing

Sow seeds in well drained soil or seed trays

Plant seeds about 2 to 3 cm deep

Keep soil moist during germination

Place seedlings in a warm sunny location

How to Grow

Grow in full sun for best growth

Water regularly during early stages

Reduce watering once the plant is established

Apply organic compost occasionally

Prune lightly to shape and manage size

Tips

Choose a sunny open location

Avoid waterlogged soil

Protect young plants from frost

Spacing is important for canopy spread

Harvest pods when fully mature

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Fast growing

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright spreading

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to early summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Sweet mildly tangy pulp

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

OUT DOOR

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Manila Tamarind Tree Seeds for Planting – Sweet Jungle Jalebi Fruit Tree (100 Seeds)
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Fruit Bearing Tree

Manila Tamarind is a tropical fruit tree grown for its sweet pods and shade value

The tree develops a wide canopy with soft feathery foliage

It is drought tolerant once established

Suitable for home gardens farms and roadside planting

Produces fruits used fresh and in traditional dishes

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring to Monsoon

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Medium

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

10 to 18 meters

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

FULL SUN

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate to Low

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 9–12

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

NO

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

6 to 8 meters

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

2 to 3 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000136098

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Manila Tamarind produce distinctive twisted pods with sweet edible pulp?

Yes. Manila Tamarind is known for producing unique, spiral-shaped pods filled with sweet edible pulp that add both ornamental and culinary value.

Do the flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators?

Yes. The fragrant, brush-like flowers provide nectar and attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the blooming season.

Can Manila Tamarind be grown as a shade or landscape tree?

Yes. It performs well in tropical and subtropical landscapes, parks, orchards, and spacious home gardens with fertile, well-drained soil and full sun.

Will occasional pruning help maintain a healthy and well-shaped tree?

Yes. Light pruning helps remove damaged branches, improves air circulation, and encourages a strong, balanced canopy.

Can the ripe pods be enjoyed fresh or used in traditional recipes?

Yes. The sweet pulp inside the mature pods can be eaten fresh and is also used in beverages, candies, chutneys, and a variety of traditional culinary preparations.

How is Manila Tamarind different from Tamarind?

Manila Tamarind ( Pithecellobium dulce ) produces distinctive twisted pods with sweet edible pulp on a thorny tree, while Tamarind ( Tamarindus indica ) bears straight, brown pods containing tangy pulp that is widely used as a souring ingredient in cooking and beverages.