How to grow Icecreambean

Inga edulis

A nitrogen-fixer, so careful with fertilizer. Seedlings will grow tall quickly, but can be very delicate, so protect from strong wind. Not frost-hardy, and extreme heat can be a problem as well. May fruit by age 3.

Growing Icecreambean from seed

Seeds/beans are perishable and should not be dried.

Transplanting Icecreambean

Can be kept in containers. In tropical environments, this and other inga species can become very large, and may have become invasive.

How long does Icecreambean take to grow?

These estimates for how long Icecreambean takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Icecreambean Etymology

The sweet, cottony pulp lining the pods has a flavor somewhat similar to vanilla.

The latin ‘edulis’ means “edible”.1

Icecreambean Folklore & Trivia

May have been domesticated by the Incas. Due to rapid growth, inga species are commonly planted as shade-generating companions for coffee plants in northwest South America.

Other names for Icecreambean

Joaquiniquil

Inga edulis Mart.

Footnotes

1 The meaning of Latin plant names


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