PETAI (Parkia speciosa) is a popular 'ULAM' in Malaysia from Fabaceae family and other Asean member country. Report from scientists claim thar petai contain amino acid and complex carbohydrate that smelly during urinate.
Petai tree are erected type trunk with hardwood and maximum height of 15 - 30 meters. The green pinnate leaves with balance branching system responsive to sunlight and tolerance to shaded area. The petai fruit are in long shape pod with green colour and each contain green beans. Each pod contain between 5-16 beans depend on varieties.
The budded seedling able to produce shorter planting period for about 2.5 - 3 years compare to the seed seedling about 5-7 years. The site to grow petai must not shaded due to the ability of petai tree to less branching system and not able to bear flowers and fruits.
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6 сен 2024
