{"product_id":"tamarinde-indische-dattel-tamarindus-indica-samen","title":"Tamarind \/ Indian date (Tamarindus indica) - seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel md-content enable-luminous-fast-follows enable-updated-hr-color stronger\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ac22f4ed5442912c\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe tamarind, botanically *Tamarindus indica* and often referred to as the Indian date or sour date, is a fascinating evergreen tree from the legume family. With its delicate, feathery leaves that fold up in a striking sleeping movement at night, it is an extremely decorative and exotic specimen. As a robust container plant, it brings a tropical flair to the patio and, with proper care, produces the well-known sweet and sour pods.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 \/ 10 \/ 30 seeds each\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing tips at a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003ePre-treatment: Soak the hard seeds in lukewarm water for about 24 hours before sowing to facilitate germination\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003ePre-cultivation: Possible year-round indoors; a bright and very warm spot is ideal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eSowing depth: Place seeds about 1 to 2 cm deep in loose seed compost and press down lightly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eGermination temperature: 22 to 28 degrees Celsius (constant bottom heat is recommended)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eGermination time: Generally between 2 and 4 weeks\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eMoisture: Keep the substrate slightly moist at all times, but never soaking wet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003ePricking out: As soon as the seedlings are strong enough, carefully transplant them into well-draining substrate\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit, location, and care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe tamarind grows as a well-branched tree and can be easily trained as a compact container plant through regular pruning. In summer, the location should be full sun, warm, and ideally protected from the wind. A structurally stable, well-draining substrate with some sand or perlite prevents waterlogging, to which the plant is sensitive. During the growth phase, water regularly and fertilize moderately. Since the tamarind is cold-sensitive and not hardy, it must be brought into a bright winter quarter at about 12 to 15 degrees Celsius before the first frost. It generally tolerates dry indoor air better than many other tropical plants.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eOlder specimens produce small, yellowish flowers with red veins, from which the typical brown and slightly velvety legumes develop. Upon ripening, the brittle shell reveals the sticky, brown fruit pulp that encloses the seeds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsage and applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe tamarind pulp offers an intense, fruity-sour to sweetish aroma. In the kitchen, tamarind is an absolutely indispensable ingredient for Asian and Indian dishes. It gives classic curries, the famous Pad Thai, or savory chutneys their characteristic, delicately acidic note. Furthermore, tamarind paste serves as a refreshing base for exotic drinks, lemonades, or sophisticated marinades for meat and vegetables. It also plays a pivotal role as an essential ingredient in world-famous condiments, such as Worcestershire sauce.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe tamarind originally comes from the drier savannah regions of East Africa. Due to its great popularity and versatile utility, however, it has been cultivated for millennia and is now widespread in almost all tropical and subtropical regions of the world, especially in India and Southeast Asia.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"5 seeds","offer_id":56300665864577,"sku":null,"price":1.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":56300665897345,"sku":null,"price":3.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 seeds","offer_id":56300665930113,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_twgts2twgts2twgt.jpg?v=1789814119","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/tamarinde-indische-dattel-tamarindus-indica-samen","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}