{"product_id":"tamarind-grafted","title":"Tamarind (Grafted)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Tamarind (Grafted)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a long-lived fruit tree of semi-arid tropical regions, valued for its edible, pod-like fruit used widely in cuisine as well as traditional medicine and metal polish. This is a desi-type tamarind grown grafted, so fruiting starts earlier and the tree stays a medium size compared to a full seedling tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives on a variety of soils, but deep loamy or alluvial soil is ideal for its long tap root; tolerates slightly saline and alkaline soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humid to dry hot regions, between 20-40°C; very sensitive to frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be grown in a large pot on a terrace or sunny balcony, or planted in the ground where it can eventually reach up to about 12 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately; avoid overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer roughly once every 3 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune only if any branch is damaged; new growth typically follows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruiting \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamarind grown from seed is notoriously slow to fruit, often taking 6-8+ years, but this grafted plant is bred to fruit much sooner — typically in about 3-4 years after planting. Flowering occurs around October-November; harvest pods once the shell hardens and turns brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554291081351,"sku":"PG-FRUIT-TAMARIND-01-P1","price":999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/Tamarind-Grafted-5.webp?v=1787757659","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/tamarind-grafted","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}