Growing Guide: Inga Acu

Common Names: 
Inga acu, Inga assu

 

Native to:
Brazilian Amazon

Traditional Uses:
Culinary

Plant Type:
Tropical Evergreen Fruit Tree

 

Harvest Season:
Summer

Mature Size:
Up to 90 ft. tall

Soil & Moisture:
Rich, well-draining soil. Fixes nitrogen in soil.


Light Requirements:
Full Sun 

Self-Fertile: 
Yes

Growth Rate: 
Fast

Zone Hardiness: 
Outdoors 10-12 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ 

Propagation:
Our Inga acu is grown from seed and is capable of harvest within 2 years.