Inga edulis

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Inga edulis
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Fact sheet

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Days to germination7–14 days

“Germination occurs in 7–14 days” — How to Grow Inga edulis: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Germination temperature77–86 °F

“Maintaining consistent moisture at 25–30 °C” — How to Grow Inga edulis: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Waterconsistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation

from Fabaceae · “Snap beans need consistent moisture, especially during flowering and pod formation” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Soil pH5.8–6.6

from Fabaceae · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Spacing236–315 in

“spaced 6–8 m apart in rows 8–10 m wide” — How to Grow Inga edulis: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Height591–1181 in

“The tree develops a broad, spreading canopy that can reach 15–30 meters in height” — How to Grow Inga edulis: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Propagationseed

“Propagation of Inga edulis is most successful from fresh seeds” — How to Grow Inga edulis: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Ready whenskin turns from green to dark brown and the pulp begins to sweeten

“Pods reach harvest maturity 4–6 months after flowering when the skin turns from green to dark brown” — How to Grow Inga edulis: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Edible partsstraight from the pod

from Fabaceae · “Fresh beans can be eaten straight from the pod (think green beans)” — 29 Types of Beans Every Home Cook Should Know In 2026

Pestsaphids, mealybugs, scale insects

“Common pests of Inga edulis include Aphids, Mealybugs, and Scale insects” — How to Grow Inga edulis: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

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