The tamarind fruit makes the tongue water when it hears the name of the tamarind belonging to the Dhandhapabdhab family. It is difficult to find a woman who does not like tamarind. So what guys are not on the list? How can I say that! When you sit down to eat, it can be seen that some men and women also agree. In fact, this fruit is another attraction for everyone. Tamarind is one of the most valuable foods in South Africa. But some people in the countryside think that playing tamarind turns blood into water; With that, the intelligence also decreases. That is why children are forbidden to eat tamarind. These are mere superstitions. In reality, just the opposite. Tamarind cleans the blood. Increases the ability of the brain to think. Raw tamarind is sour to eat, ripe fruit is a different taste of sour-sweet. Tamarind enhances the taste of food. This is why it is used in meat roast, polao, khichuri. Tamarind pickle, mash, pulses are the favorite of many. You can also make pickles, sauces, jams, sauces and more. There are many nutrients. Taitambur also has medicinal properties. Its seeds are used in the nakshi industry. For these reasons, tamarind is called a wonderful fruit. So it is necessary to know about its identity, quality and cultivation.
Introduction: Tamarind is a citrus fruit. Tetai in the regional language of Barisal and Teti in Noakhali. Indigenous people also call it by different names. In the Marma language, Hao Mong and Rakhine say Tatu. Tamarindus in English, scientific name Tamarindus indica. It is called Imli in Hindi and Yambala in Sri Lanka. Its Ayurvedic name is Yamdutika. Tamarind is a long-lived tree. Lives for hundreds of years. Is also quite large in size. Very nice to see. Having more branches, it has enough capacity to withstand adversity. The height of the tree is usually 60 to 70 feet. It is native to the Savannah region of Africa. However, it is believed that the seeds were propagated from Sudan to Bangladesh. Although tamarind trees are found in all the districts of the country, they are more common in Rangpur, Dinajpur, Thakurgaon, Bogra and Gazipur. In our country, there is no approved variety of this tree which is born and grows carelessly. However, in 2009 the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute developed a variety of sweet tamarind called Bari Tamarind-1 suitable for cultivation in hilly areas. Tamarind flowers in March. Its color is light brown. The fruits ripen in January-February of the following year. It takes about 10 months for the fruit to mature from flower. The fruits are green when raw and dark brown when ripe. Its size is 6x7 inches long. In return there are 5x12 beeches. The seeds look brown. Some people still believe that tamarind trees are haunted. And for that reason he refused to keep this tree next to the house. These are unreasonable fears. In fact, tamarind, being a multi-leafed tree, normally absorbs more oxygen at night, at the same time releasing carbon dioxide. At this time there is a lack of oxygen around the bottom of the tree. And at that moment, if a person is lying or sleeping under a tree, there is a risk of fainting due to lack of oxygen or crooked neck.
Nutrition: Tamarind has dazzling nutrients. According to nutritionists, every 100 grams of raw fruit (edible) contains 24 mg of calcium and ripe fruit contains 180 mg. The amount of iron is 1 mg in raw fruits and 10.9 mg in ripe fruits. Other nutrients in raw fruits are 1.1 g of meat, 13.9 g of sugar, 0.2 g of fat, 0.01 mg of vitamin B1, 0.02 mg of vitamin B2, 8 mg of vitamin C, 1.2 g of mineral salt and Food energy is 72 kcal. Ripe tamarind has a lot of nutrients.This results in 3.1 g of meat, 64.4 g of sugar, 0.1 g of fat, 0.06 mg of vitamin B2, 3 mg of vitamin C, 0.1 mg of vitamin E, 113 mg of phosphorus, 26 mg of sodium, 628 mg. Potassium, 92 mg magnesium, 1.3Mg of selenium, 0.12 mg of zinc, 0.6 mg of copper and 273 kcal of food energy.Medicinal properties: Tamarind is preferred as a raw material in Unani, Ayurvedic, Homoeo and Allopathic medicines. Its ripe fruit is beneficial for heart disease. Controls high blood pressure. Mixing garlic with tamarind lowers blood cholesterol. Regularly playing tamarind brings back the feeling of paralysis patient. Tartaric acid increases digestion. So old tamarind gum to relieve flatulence and cough; It should be mixed with water, salt, molasses or sugar. Chest palpitations, dizziness, burning hands and feet, constipation, diarrhea and loss of appetite. Tamarind strengthens the reproductive system by removing excess fat. Tamarind juice is very effective in curing dhutra, kachu and alcohol poisoning. The leaves and bark of the tree are antiseptic and antibacterial. So it helps the body to heal wounds. It also cures asthma, eye irritation and toothache. Regular walking for an hour and playing 25-30 grams of tamarind does not cause any risk of heart block. Eliminates nausea of mothers during pregnancy. The pain is cured by heating raw tamarind and applying it on the injured area. If you have a sore face, you can get relief by mixing tamarind with water and rinsing it. Healing also works. In some areas, people cut tamarind leaves, mix them with pepper and salt to make bara and eat it with pantabhat. It is very useful for the body. Young leaves are rich in amino acids. The juice of the leaves helps to cure colds, coughs, urinary incontinence, piles, worms and cataracts. Tamarind seeds contain a type of enzyme that lowers blood sugar levels. It controls diabetes. In addition, regular consumption of its powder is good for stomach ulcers. It tastes different to eat tamarind juice. Herbal medicine for many diseases. To make sherbet, soak it in half a cup of water for a few hours and mix it. Then strain it through a sieve, mix the amount of molasses in another cup and a half of water and mix it. Will be accompanied by iodized salt. Then one more cup of normal or cold water. This is how herbal sherbet will be made. Then pour it into a glass and eat it with lemon juice as per your taste and serve it to others. Tamarind leaves can be used to make herbal pesticides. For this, 10x12 g of dried leaves have to be soaked in a container with one liter of water for a week. Then leave the pot with the lid on for 1 hour. Now remove the lid and cover the mouth with 2/3 piece of colored polythene in such a way that no air can enter inside. Thus one week has to be left. This time, if it is sifted with the help of a sieve, it will become a pesticide to kill the harmful insects of the crop. In case of use, mix 5 ml of herbal pesticide in every liter of water and spray well on the affected area.
Production Management: Usually propagated by seeds. It is also possible to do it with a pen. Seedlings can be easily made with seeds. Seeds need to be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing. Then the mixture of soil and rotten dung is filled in polybag and sown there. This can be done at any time other than extra monsoon and winter. If the seedlings are 2/3 months old, they can be planted in the main land. The barren soil of tamarind also grows. But in the fertile soil the desired yield is obtained. The rainy season is a good time for planting. A suitable hole has to be made for planting seedlings. It will be 3 feet 3 inches in length, width and depth. The distance from tree to tree is 25-26 feet. The organic and inorganic fertilizers to be applied per hole are; Dung weighs 20 kg, TSP 200 gm and MOP 250 gm. Seedlings should be planted 25-30 days after application of these fertilizers. One year after planting, 10-15 kg of organic manure per plant; In chemical fertilizers urea and TSP are applied in 200-300 gm, along with MOP of 300-400 gm. Divide these fertilizers twice a year; Once in March before the monsoon, another time in September after the monsoon. In the afternoon, it is better to dig 6 inches deep in the place where the shade of the tree falls on the ground and apply the fertilizer well. Or 2/3 feet from the base of the tree and then 7/8 feet of land should be cut in a similar way. Light irrigation is to be given after application of fertilizer. As the tree ages, so does the demand for food. So the amount of fertilizer should be increased every year. Drought can cause a lack of juice. That is why adequate irrigation should be given. Weeds make up the share of food. Also acts as a haven for harmful insects. So weeds should be kept at the base or around the tree. Dead branches or unwanted parts of the tree have to be pruned. If the number of pulses is excessive, some should be cut and thinned so that sufficient light and air is available. Pruning is done in winter season. In order to get rid of the attack of cows and goats, fencing should be provided around the trees in the seedling stage. Tamarind is not usually diseased. However, during the rainy season, fungi can sometimes attack. In that case any fungicide should be sprayed in the approved dose. Trees produced from seeds start bearing fruits 7/8 years after planting. The pen tree takes 2/3 years. The average yield per plant in adulthood is about 300 kg.
Tamarind fruit, beech, leaves, flowers, tree bark are all valuable. Also tree trunks are used for cutting meat. Realizing its merits, the Prime Minister called for planting tamarind trees along with other fruits. So let's plant tamarind trees in every home. I earn a lot of money by exporting fruits.
