Icecream Bean Plant

“Inga edulis”

PLANT AVAILABILITY: Early Summer to Early Autumn

POT SIZE: 2 L 

BENEFITS

Ice cream bean consists of good amount of protein and fiber. Due to its high level of fiber and protein, the work of kidneys to control the blood sugar in the blood is much easier. Higher protein and fiber is also well known as the natural treatment to control the blood sugar.

Growing Conditions

Season: Spring to Summer - Perennial

Soil: Prefers lowland moist and hot tropical environment, sandy or loamy soil well-draining

Watering: Water Regularly

Position: Full Sun in cooler seasons, part shade in summer

Fertilising: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed

Use: Ice cream bean scientifically known as Inga edulis is sweet cotton like fruit that tastes like ice cream. It has been extensively used by the indigenous Amazonians for timber, shade, food & medicine

Growing tips: Grows quite tall up to +10m, Self pollinating, NItrogen fixing plant