Tamarillo/ Tree Tomato (Solanum betaceum) seeds

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Tamarillo/ Tree Tomato (Solanum betaceum) seeds

Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,35 €

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SKU: CYM03

GTIN: 4250601202020

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Delivery time: 2 - 7 Workdays Other countries

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The Tamarillo is, botanically speaking, no real tomato but is also called "Tree Tomato". The bushy plant originates from tropical Brazil and is ideal for the greenhouse, winter garden or as a pot plant.

Tamarillos are egg-shaped, 4-7cm long fruits that should be peeled as the skin contains bitters. The pulp has a very interesting, sweet flavour which, with increasing maturity, turns harsher. The fruits can be combined well with other fruits and served as an exotic dessert.

Plant description

Species:	Solanaceae
Flower colour:	White
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Flowering months:	July August September
Eventual height:	2-10 m

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Planting distance:	100 cm
When to sow outdoors:
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	1-4 weeks 2-6 weeks
Germination temperature:	18-24° C

Tropical tree for the greenhouse, winter garden or as a pot plant. Press seeds into sowing compost and keep them warm. Germinates at 15-25°C in 2-4 weeks. Most often, the tamarillo bears tomato-like fruits from the second year onwards. Ideal location: Full sun. Plenty of water and fertilizer. Possibly cut back for winter.