I am a grafted sweet tamarind variety producing softer, sweeter pulp.

Improved cultivar from India; widely grown in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.

Minimal; drought-tolerant once mature.

Requires full sun.

Thrives in 25–40°C; tolerates arid heat.

Plant in sandy-loam soil; spacing 8–10 meters apart.

Apply compost annually; NPK 8:10:10 every 6 months.

Botanical name: Tamarindus indica; Variety: Sweet Tamarind 1313 (grafted); Family: Fabaceae.

Fruits safe for humans; seeds not edible.

Fruits rich in tartaric acid, vitamins, and antioxidants; used in chutneys, juices, and sweets.

Susceptible to fruit borer and leaf spot; hardy overall.

Can live 50–60 years; grafted plants fruit in 3–4 years; peak yield from year 10 onward.