Easy Grow - 10 Tamarind Tree Seeds Tamarindus Tropical Fruit Plant, Bonsai Item specifics Seller Notes “The Tamarind tree produces brown, pod-like fruits that contain a sweet, tangy pulp, which is used ... Read moreabout the seller notes Climate Arid, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Semiarid, Tropical Planting Time 12-30 Days Common Name Tamarind Custom Bundle No Color Beige, Brown, Green, Multicolor Indoor/Outdoor Indoor Outdoor Growth Habit Climbing MPN N/A Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Must be Well Draining, Peat, Saline, Sand, Silt Brand SeedHead Soil pH Acidic Neutral Alkaline Season of Interest Spring, Summer Type Tamarind Fruit Tree Flower Plant Bonsai Seeds Life Cycle Perennial Watering Light Genus Tamarindus Sunlight Full Sun, Medium Sun Features Air Purifying, Deciduous, Draught Resistant, Edible, Evergreen, Flowering Cultivating Difficulty Very Easy Item description from the seller It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible fruit, the sweet and sour pulp of which is extensively used in foods, beverages, and traditional medicines. The plant is especially popular in the Indian subcontinent and in Central America and Mexico and is a common ingredient in the cuisine of those regions. The tree is also grown as an ornamental, and the wood is used in carpentry. It also makes a great Bonsai specimen. The tree grows to about 80 feet in it's natural habitat. Zones 10-11 outdoors, but can be brought indoors for a beautiful bonsai. Tamarind Germination: 1) Aggressively sand the seed shells with sand paper. 2) Soak the seeds for one week. Be sure to change water daily. 3) Remove them from the glass of water when they start to look like raisins. 4) Clear off the outer shell until you have a clear white seed. 5) Plant seeds around 1" deep in seed starting mix. 6) Use a heated propagator mat to keep the soil 75-80 degrees F. 7) Cover the pot with plastic to retain moisture. 8) Most will germinate between 5 to 10 days, with some taking up to a month.