The Thammampatti weekly market, one of the major tamarind markets in the western districts, received 150 baskets of tamarind from Kollimalai hills in Namakkal district this week.
The villages on the Kollimalai hills accounted for a large number of tamarind trees.
About 150 baskets of tamarind, each comprising about 20 to 35 kg, arrived at the Thammampatti market this week.
The price of a kg of tamarind with seeds ranged between Rs. 30 and 35. Usually, the market receives about 250 baskets of tamarind every week.
Since the season has just begun, the arrival is less. It is expected to pick up in the weeks to come.
Normally, the tamarind season begins by February end, while this year it has begun a little late. The tribal farmers expect the season to continue till April end.
