Pithecellobium dulce

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Pithecellobium dulce
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Typetree

“Pithecellobium dulce, called sweet inga or monkeypod, is a fast-growing evergreen tree” — Pithecellobium dulce - How to grow & care

Days to germination6–10 days

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F, with germination time ranging from 6 to 10 days, depending on the temperature” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Days to maturity4–6 years

“begins bearing fruit after about 4–6 years” — Pithecellobium dulce - How to grow & care

Germination temperature60–80 °F

from Fabaceae · “Seeds generally germinate in soil temperatures between 60 and 80°F” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Lightfull sun / part shade

“Full sun / Part shade” — Pithecellobium dulce - How to grow & care

Watermoderate–High

“Moderate–High” — Pithecellobium dulce - How to grow & care

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

Hardiness zonesUSDA 10+

“USDA 10+” — Pithecellobium dulce - How to grow & care

Height276–591 in

“7–15 m (21–45 ft)” — Pithecellobium dulce - How to grow & care

Propagationseed

from Fabaceae · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Ready whentender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety

from Fabaceae · “Harvest when pods are tender and have reached the appropriate size for the variety” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Edible partspods

from Fabaceae · “pods” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide

Toxicitynot toxic / edible

“Non-toxic / edible — the fruit pulp and seeds are eaten” — Pithecellobium dulce - How to grow & care

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