@vastharvestpermaculture: We have ice cream beans fruit for days. Actually probably for a lot longer than that. We have quite a few trees in the food forest so we will be snacking on ice cream beans fruit for a while. 1. Tropical Treasure: The ice cream bean tree, also known as Inga tree, hails from the tropical regions of Central and South America, where it thrives in warm climates. 2. Sweet Surprise: Its name comes from the sweet, cotton-candy-like pulp found inside its long, pod-shaped fruits. This delicious treat is a hit among locals and adventurous foodies alike. 3. Nitrogen Fixers: Ice cream bean trees are valuable to the environment as they belong to the legume family. They have the unique ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, enhancing its fertility and benefiting surrounding plant life. 4. Shade Provider: Beyond its culinary appeal, the ice cream bean tree serves as a natural shade provider in agroforestry systems, making it a popular choice for sustainable farming practices. 5. Versatile Uses: Besides its sweet pulp, various parts of the tree have traditional uses. Indigenous communities utilize its wood for construction, while its leaves are often used as natural mulch or fodder for livestock. Are you growing an ice cream bean tree? Have you tasted the fruit? What are your thoughts on this awesome tree? . . . #icecreambean #icecreambeanfruit #harvest #permaculture #permaculturegarden #permaculturefood #selfsufficent #growyourown #eatwhatyougrow #growwhatyoueat #garden #gardening #vastharvestpermaculture @Vast Harvest Permaculture

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