Your Inga in the front looks amazing at 3 years! Thanks for doing this video. I planted 3 small 1-gallon trees this year. Hope they grow fast like yours. I absolutely love this tree for so many reasons. People in AZ need to start planting these in their 1st year to establish a shade canopy. Not sure if you are facing this but with our cooler weather in spring, the locusts are everywhere. They are munching on many of my plants this year including the Ingas.
That’s wonderful. We’re not seeing anymore grasshoppers/locusts activity than the typical one of two typically found in the yard. Lots of mosquito activity though, so, my yard smells of garlic bread every couple of weeks.
In Perth Western Australia we too have Mediterranean climate and Inga loves it here. What an amazingly adaptive tropical tree and the beans are delicious.
This seems to be _Inga fagifolia_ but there's also _Inga edulis_ which grows to 2-3 feet long bean pods and it's insane. It's called "Ingá de Metro" (meter-long ingá), some foreigners call it "giant ingá". Just search for "ingá de metro" and you'll come up with a few brazilian videos. You probably wont understand what is being said, but just take a look to get a sense of what Im talking about.
Very good video! I planted my Inga last summer and covered it during the last winter. I live in Tucson, Arizona. It tripled in size since last summer and is now more or less 8ft tall and 5ft wide. So it will be hard to cover it this winter. I will probably follow your suggestion and just leave it alone.
Very nice. In many ways, your climate is far superior to mine, particularly during the winter months. We get these Tule Fog that lingers for days, blocking the sun. Your trees and vines should make it through without issues.
I compare the flavor to a mild horchata flavor. Regarding the ants. They will go after the pods and farm other insects. The issue I have with this is it rains ants on you when you're in the back, in my short experience with Ingas. I believe you have Inga feuilleei as I have. Small nectaries are common in this one.
Interesting supplemental information. As with all plants and trees, if get rid of ants, half of your insect pest problems go away. It’s all about balance.
Having lived in Sacramento (go Sac High) for several years in my youth, your climate is actually very slightly more favorable to tropicals than mine. I would try to grow it in the middle of your yard. The one growing next to the street has plenty of soil for expansion, thanks for my neighbor’s grass lawn.
Looks like feuilleei would love to see you try out different species Vera,spectibilis, cinnamomea to see how they handle the central valleys heat and cold
It’s very likely the Edulis variety I have. My main issue with the growing of Inga is the lack of space in my yard. They do “fine” in containers but will thrive in the ground. Having said that, I do have some Laurina varieties growing from seed.
@@TropicalCentralValley Edulis is the name all nurseries use for ice cream beans I have both my feuilleei are exactly like yours edulis has slimmer leaf planning on putting 5 different species in grown Bay Area anyways happy growing
That’s awesome. This is not the first time, nor the last time I bought mislabeled trees. I’m just happy they’re thriving in my climate. The fruits produced is a bonus.
We put approx. 5 cups of Used coffee groumds undrrneath our lemon and plum trees to elimimate the ants. This might work for the Inga Question: Are you going to maintain the size of the front Inga ? How? Patterson, Calif. Zone 9B
great video. I have an inga in a large pot that I want to plant in ground. I live in San Diego zone 10. would you recommend waiting until Spring to put in ground?
Thank you. Specific to your climate, having been in San Diego may years back in December, I was still wearing shorts and t-shirt, your Inga should be fine in the ground. It fact, it may benefit from the cooler temperatures before next summer.
Hello. Where did you get your INCA tree again? SO CAL Nursery or Nursery in Central CA? While Im at it, you also mention in other videos about your Longan . Same question. Thanks
From various tropical fruit tree nurseries in the Los Angeles region. Champa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/o1-Adgg5DKQ/v-deo.html Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/gn1JDiz-riA/v-deo.html Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour ua-cam.com/video/YfOMOSsuGIo/v-deo.html
It definitely will help. I plan on covering this topic in a future video, but under “normal” situation, as soon as the fine roots come near the open air of the drainage holes in the container, the roots should dry out, thus keeping the roots confined to the container.
do you think that it can bloom in very low humidity region because some trees are growing very will in hot dry claimant but not blooming that is the problem
@@TropicalCentralValley thanks i will try to grow it in the middle east we have a similar sweet bean tree it can grow very will in hot claimant its calld carob its grow also in the Mediterranean Basin they making a syrup from it here and i heard that Does not raise blood sugar
@@TropicalCentralValley but the carob tree problem is if its from a seed it will take mor the 10 years ti produce but of its from cutting than it will take 5 years or less and there is a male tree and a female tree and hermaphrodite tree of it so make sure its from cutting and make sure that its hermaphrodite if you want to grow just one tree of it
That’s awesome. I am familiar with carob trees, but have not grown one myself. Have you tried growing a Guamuchil, also known as a Manila Tamarind. They love the dry heat and extreme sun, but can be a little cold sensitive.
The girl I got it from said the plant was about three years old but it’s only 4/5 feet but I guess being in container it stunted it’s growth. I’m by myself. I do not know how to brace the tree, any other option ?
Yeah, they’re not the best container trees due to their fast growth. If possible I would put them in the ground. I would use ropes to brace the branches.
I wouldn’t say the roots are invasive in that, unlike jujube trees, suckers will not appear away from the parent tree. That said, the root system can be massive. You’ll want to provide the tree with plenty of soil. If you noticed my front Inga, although it’s planted next to the street, thanks to my neighbors lawn, there is plenty of area for the Inga roots to stretch.
I got my plant from someone and it’s very leggy. How do I help it fill out or will it do it on its own. It’s only about 4/5 feet now only has two or three branches
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You have a forest in your backyard. It looks incredible
Thank you.
Amazing job your doing there!!!! You giving me hope of keeping my Mango trees alive here in Zone 9b thanks so much for your help!!!
Thank you.
You’ll find the majority of tropical fruit trees are quite forgiving and wants to thrive in the Zone 9b.
Your Inga in the front looks amazing at 3 years! Thanks for doing this video. I planted 3 small 1-gallon trees this year. Hope they grow fast like yours. I absolutely love this tree for so many reasons. People in AZ need to start planting these in their 1st year to establish a shade canopy. Not sure if you are facing this but with our cooler weather in spring, the locusts are everywhere. They are munching on many of my plants this year including the Ingas.
That’s wonderful.
We’re not seeing anymore grasshoppers/locusts activity than the typical one of two typically found in the yard.
Lots of mosquito activity though, so, my yard smells of garlic bread every couple of weeks.
Lovely to see large specimens, I'm even keeping one here in the UK alive in a container 😁
That’s awesome. The trees thrive in my hot summer heat, even in containers.
@@TropicalCentralValley doesn’t grow much here in our cool summers lol
Hi, also in the uk but far south. Can I ask where you procured your seeds?
In Perth Western Australia we too have Mediterranean climate and Inga loves it here. What an amazingly adaptive tropical tree and the beans are delicious.
That’s awesome. I know may folks in other region plant the Inga trees for shade, as they do acclimate quite easily.
This seems to be _Inga fagifolia_ but there's also _Inga edulis_ which grows to 2-3 feet long bean pods and it's insane.
It's called "Ingá de Metro" (meter-long ingá), some foreigners call it "giant ingá".
Just search for "ingá de metro" and you'll come up with a few brazilian videos.
You probably wont understand what is being said, but just take a look to get a sense of what Im talking about.
Thanks for the tip.
In all, I’m just happy to be able to grow them in my region.
Beautiful tree!!!!
Thank you.
Very good video!
I planted my Inga last summer and covered it during the last winter. I live in Tucson, Arizona.
It tripled in size since last summer and is now more or less 8ft tall and 5ft wide. So it will be hard to cover it this winter. I will probably follow your suggestion and just leave it alone.
That’s awesome.
Yeah, once they’re in the ground for a few years, they are great.
I'm growing a vine and tree in Tucson too!
Very nice. In many ways, your climate is far superior to mine, particularly during the winter months. We get these Tule Fog that lingers for days, blocking the sun. Your trees and vines should make it through without issues.
You have beautiful trees I’m jealous
My motto, “If I can grow them, anyone can”.
@@TropicalCentralValley thank u! I’ll just have to wait and watch it grow
You’re very welcome.
I compare the flavor to a mild horchata flavor.
Regarding the ants. They will go after the pods and farm other insects. The issue I have with this is it rains ants on you when you're in the back, in my short experience with Ingas.
I believe you have Inga feuilleei as I have. Small nectaries are common in this one.
Interesting supplemental information.
As with all plants and trees, if get rid of ants, half of your insect pest problems go away. It’s all about balance.
👍nice
Thank you.
That’s amazing! Will it grow here in Sacramento? What about the roots? How far will I have to space it? As far as the foundation goes.
Having lived in Sacramento (go Sac High) for several years in my youth, your climate is actually very slightly more favorable to tropicals than mine.
I would try to grow it in the middle of your yard. The one growing next to the street has plenty of soil for expansion, thanks for my neighbor’s grass lawn.
Looks like feuilleei would love to see you try out different species Vera,spectibilis, cinnamomea to see how they handle the central valleys heat and cold
It’s very likely the Edulis variety I have. My main issue with the growing of Inga is the lack of space in my yard. They do “fine” in containers but will thrive in the ground.
Having said that, I do have some Laurina varieties growing from seed.
@@TropicalCentralValley Edulis is the name all nurseries use for ice cream beans I have both my feuilleei are exactly like yours edulis has slimmer leaf planning on putting 5 different species in grown Bay Area anyways happy growing
That’s awesome. This is not the first time, nor the last time I bought mislabeled trees.
I’m just happy they’re thriving in my climate. The fruits produced is a bonus.
We put approx. 5 cups of
Used coffee groumds undrrneath our lemon and plum trees to elimimate the ants. This might work for the Inga
Question: Are you going to maintain the size of the front Inga ? How? Patterson, Calif. Zone 9B
Specific to my situation, the ants haven’t really been an issue.
Yes, as soon as next spring comes, I will be pruning down both of my Inga trees.
Will these survive in pots? I'm in Sacramento. Thank you for the tips & plant facts! 😊
Yes and no. I actually covered this topic near the end of the video.
great video. I have an inga in a large pot that I want to plant in ground. I live in San Diego zone 10. would you recommend waiting until Spring to put in ground?
Thank you.
Specific to your climate, having been in San Diego may years back in December, I was still wearing shorts and t-shirt, your Inga should be fine in the ground. It fact, it may benefit from the cooler temperatures before next summer.
Hello. Where did you get your INCA tree again? SO CAL Nursery or Nursery in Central CA? While Im at it, you also mention in other videos about your Longan . Same question. Thanks
From various tropical fruit tree nurseries in the Los Angeles region.
Champa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/o1-Adgg5DKQ/v-deo.html
Emily Garden Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/gn1JDiz-riA/v-deo.html
Mimosa Nursery - Spring 2022 Tour
ua-cam.com/video/YfOMOSsuGIo/v-deo.html
I really appreciate your vídeos, which species of Inga are ?
Thank you.
I’m actually not sure if the variety. Unfortunately the nurseries only labeled them as “Inga”.
What tropical fruit trees would you plant in full sun close to the inga tree in the Central Valley?
Just about any full sun loving tropicals may be situated next to the Inga. Just bear in mind that the Inga may grow and shadow the companion tree.
Will those air pruning pots help curb the root growth of the inga?
It definitely will help. I plan on covering this topic in a future video, but under “normal” situation, as soon as the fine roots come near the open air of the drainage holes in the container, the roots should dry out, thus keeping the roots confined to the container.
Cinnamon>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ants do not like it>>>bees do not mind it
Well said.
Would frequent pruning help keep them from needing so much support?
Yes. In fact, that’s actually what I did to my more mature Inga in the backyard as I had wanted it to be more of a typical tree shape.
do you think that it can bloom in very low humidity region because some trees are growing very will in hot dry claimant but not blooming that is the problem
Considering the lack of humidity and the 115°F dry heat we get in the Central Valley, mine has been fruiting without issues.
@@TropicalCentralValley thanks i will try to grow it in the middle east we have a similar sweet bean tree it can grow very will in hot claimant its calld carob its grow also in the Mediterranean Basin they making a syrup from it here
and i heard that Does not raise blood sugar
@@TropicalCentralValley but the carob tree problem is if its from a seed it will take mor the 10 years ti produce but of its from cutting than it will take 5 years or less and there is a male tree and a female tree and hermaphrodite tree of it so make sure its from cutting and make sure that its hermaphrodite if you want to grow just one tree of it
That’s awesome.
I am familiar with carob trees, but have not grown one myself. Have you tried growing a Guamuchil, also known as a Manila Tamarind. They love the dry heat and extreme sun, but can be a little cold sensitive.
@@TropicalCentralValley yes i know it but i don't like the thorny trees
The girl I got it from said the plant was about three years old but it’s only 4/5 feet but I guess being in container it stunted it’s growth. I’m by myself. I do not know how to brace the tree, any other option ?
Yeah, they’re not the best container trees due to their fast growth. If possible I would put them in the ground. I would use ropes to brace the branches.
@@TropicalCentralValley yes I did the very next day I got it from her. Thank u for your quick reply !
You’re very welcome.
Almost all the leaves on my tree have been nibbled on. The woman said it was from white flies but I’m not sure
That’s interesting. If they’re white flies, soapy water (mix Dawn with water) spray should easily eliminate the issue.
@@TropicalCentralValley thank u. I’m hoping whatever was in her yard isn’t in mine
Are the roots invasive? Can it be grown close to the house or drive way?
I wouldn’t say the roots are invasive in that, unlike jujube trees, suckers will not appear away from the parent tree.
That said, the root system can be massive. You’ll want to provide the tree with plenty of soil.
If you noticed my front Inga, although it’s planted next to the street, thanks to my neighbors lawn, there is plenty of area for the Inga roots to stretch.
I got my plant from someone and it’s very leggy. How do I help it fill out or will it do it on its own. It’s only about 4/5 feet now only has two or three branches
My recommendation would be to see if you’re able to put in the ground.
@@TropicalCentralValley yep done. Thank u sir
Do they need shade in the afternoon. I'm in Phoenix.
No, even when young. I do not shade any of mine.
Then again, my summers are usually about 5-7 degrees cooler than yours.
@@TropicalCentralValley thx. Are they real messy?
I wouldn’t say they’re messy, no messier than any other tropical fruit trees.
How do I prune my tree so it doesn’t get huge!!
It’s like getting a haircut. Prune the branches to the desired size and shape.
Do you sell any seeds?
I do not. If you are nearing the Los Angeles region, there’s actually a good number of tropical fruit tree nurseries down there.
Do you get inga fruit in container???
No, my tree went downhill before it had a chance to fruit.
@@TropicalCentralValley thank you
You’re very welcome.