🌿 GROWING GUIDE – Tamarinds (Thai Sweet & Sour)

🌿 Tamarinds (Thai Sweet & Sour)

Tropical fruit tree with delicate foliage and tasty fruit.

The tamarind tree produces edible pods that are sweet (Thai Sweet) or sour (Sour), used in Asian cuisine.

☀️ Light

Full sun. Minimum 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for good growth and fruiting.

💧 Watering

Water regularly during the growing season. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Once established, it tolerates drought.

🌡️ Temperature

Ideal: 20-30°C. Minimum: 10°C. Protect from frost. Bring indoors as soon as temperatures drop below 12°C.

🌱 Fertilization

Apply a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) in spring and summer, every 4-6 weeks. A fertilizer for tropical fruit trees is recommended.

🪴 Repotting

Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Use well-draining potting soil enriched with compost. The tamarind tree develops a deep root system.

✂️ Size

Prune lightly to maintain a compact shape. Tamarind trees tolerate pruning well. Remove dead or crossing branches.

🐛 Common problems

  • Scale insects: Treat with neem oil
  • Yellow leaves: Excess water or iron deficiency
  • Slow growth: Lack of light or nutrients

🌿 Fruiting

Can produce from 3-5 years old. The pods ripen in autumn. Thai Sweet is sweeter, Sour is tangy and used in cooking.

Tropico-Québec tip: The tamarind tree adapts well to container growing. Its delicate foliage also makes it a beautiful ornamental plant.