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Pongamia pinnataPongamia pinnata

Indian Beech Tree

In Stock: 5.118 lb (Total:5.118lb)

Pongamia pinnata

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5.12 lb

Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

347

Quantity:

5.12 lb

Collected in:

Pakistan

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

10

Item ID:

1834405

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.

Stratification: none required

Germination: Germination will take place after about 10 days and should be completed after roughly 1 month in temperatures between 50-100F.|sow 1/8" deep, mulch the seed bed, keep moist

Other: Requires a PH between 6-9

Explore the fascinating world of Pongamia pinnata, also known as the Pongame oil tree, Indian Beech Tree, or Karanja Tree. This versatile, medium-sized deciduous tree grows up to 40 ft in height, boasting a semi-evergreen spread and a distinctive grayish-green or brown bark. Treasured for its prodigious yield of up to 40,000 oil-rich seeds per tree, Pongamia pinnata offers incredible potential as a source of biofuel and medicinal oils.
Echoing the benefits of soybeans, Indian Beech Tree's beans excel in protein and oil content but surpass them by delivering more nutrition per acre. Adaptability is another advantage as it can prosper on almost any terrain, with no need for pesticides or irrigation. Though it favors heat, the Indian Beech tree can withstand mild frost and is content in a range of climates, from humid and subtropical to dry.
Originating from South-Eastern Asia, these trees are predominantly spotted in Sri Lanka, Burma, Malaya, Australia, Florida, Hawaii, Malaysia, Philippines, Polynesia, Seychelles, and all across India. Their lovely clusters of flowers not only serve as delightful ornamentation but also as a boon for bees, helping them produce black honey.
The medicinal potential of Indian Beech Tree cannot be understated. From soothing skin afflictions and relieving rheumatism with its seed oil to treating manifold ailments like bronchitis, whooping cough, and stomachaches with the seed powder, its therapeutic qualities are manifold. Moreover, its leaves provide nutritious fodder for livestock, especially cattle and goats. Discover the extraordinary benefits of the resilient and beneficial Indian Beech Tree today.

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