Tamarind Farming Tips: The month of March is going on. Tamarind ripens only in the months of March and April. Tamarind farming is said to be a very profitable farming. Farmers are getting a lot of benefit from this. It is important to take precautions to be successful in tamarind cultivation. Right soil, timely watering, appropriate fertilizer and management of diseases are important. Attention should also be paid to controlling pests during farming. Let us know what is the suitable climate for tamarind cultivation and what should be the soil for it.
How to cultivate tamarind?
Tamarind grows on trees. Hearing the name of tamarind, mouths of everyone from children to adults start watering. Tamarind is used for many needs. Therefore, there is a good demand for it in the market. In India, tamarind is cultivated mostly in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. One tamarind tree can produce 250 kg tamarind annually
For tamarind cultivation, the temperature should be between 25 to 30 degrees. Tamarind plant is not affected by hot winds or heat waves. But this plant gets damaged in cold weather. Therefore, special care has to be taken during that time. If we talk about soil for tamarind cultivation, then red, black and loamy soil is suitable. Its pH value should be from 6.5 to 7.5.
That’s why there is demand
Tamarind is used in many food items. Tamarind chutney is made. Used in making sambar. There is a rich source of Vitamin C in tamarind. This also boosts immunity. Using tamarind keeps heart related diseases away. And it also keeps the digestive system healthy.
