Inga Edulis Ice Cream Bean Seeds – Tropical Fruit Tree Seeds for Home Gardening
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Fruit Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Tree
- Germination Time 21-90 days
- Sowing Depth 1-2 cm (surface sow on lightly pressed soil)
- Plant Spacing 6-8 m (mature canopy)
- Sunlight Full sun
- Soil Type Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering; allow topsoil to dry between waterings
- Ideal Temperature 25-35°C (min 15°C)
- Blooming Time Flowers 3-6 years from seed; fruit 1-2 years after flowering
- Suitable For Garden beds, large containers, warm climate landscapes
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide ample space for canopy; protect from frost and strong winds
Description
Inga Edulis Ice Cream Bean Seeds are a tropical perennial tree that can bring edible pods to warm climate landscapes, garden beds, or large containers. It prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, with moderate watering that allows the topsoil to dry between waterings. Sow 1-2 cm deep (surface sow on lightly pressed soil) and space plants 6-8 m apart for the mature canopy. Germination takes 21-90 days, flowers appear after 3-6 years, and fruit follows 1-2 years after flowering.