tamarind
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From our crop reference
Tamarind is a spice crop, a perennial. Sow it in Jun–Jul (planting) and expect to harvest in 6–8 years to bear. It wants a pH of 6.0–8.0 (close to neutral) and 22–35°C. Plant at 10 × 10 m. A good crop returns around 150–200 kg/tree. Watch for fruit borer, scale.
Growing Tamarind6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Why grow tamarind in rice-producing regions?
Tamarind (Imli) is a long-lived fruit tree that fits diversified orchards and agroforestry systems.
Training and pruning Pruning in tamarind is mainly for shape, pest management and ease of harvest: Formative pruning: select 3–5 strong scaffold branches and remove competing leaders when trees are young.
Irrigation and Water Management Young tamarind needs regular watering for the first 2–3 years.
Tamarind (Imli) is a drought-tolerant perennial suited to the hot, semi-arid pockets of North Karnataka.
Nutrition and fertiliser schedule Tamarind is not a heavy feeder but benefits from balanced nutrition during establishment and when fruiting: Establishment (first 2–3 years): Apply well-rotted FYM at planting and annually as a mulch.
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