Tree Tomato, Tamarillo Cyphomandra betacea

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Botanical Name:

Cyphomandra betacea

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Cyphomandra

Species:

betacea

Common Name:

Tree Tomato, Tamarillo

Seeds Per Pound:

85,100

Quantity:

2.19 lb

Germination:

77%

Germination Test Type:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

89%

Height:

10-12 feet

Collection Locale:

China

Crop Year:

2023

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

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In Stock: 2.19 lb

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Cyphomandra betacea

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$5.95

1 oz (~ 5319 seeds)

$100.00

1 lb (~ 85100 seeds)

$1,050.00

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Canada

Characteristics

Vegetable

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.
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Stratification: none required.

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil and keep moist.

Other: Will germinate in 3-6 weeks at 60 degrees Farenheit.

In a Nutshell:

* Tamarillo, is a small tree or shrub in the flowering plant family Solanaceae (the nightshade family). It is best known as the species that bears the tamarillo, an egg-shaped edible fruit. It is also known as the tree tomato, tamamoro, and tomate de árbol in South America.

* The tamarillo is native to the Andes of Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Bolivia. Today, it is still cultivated in gardens and small orchards for local production, and it is one of the most popular fruits in these regions. Other regions of cultivation are the subtropical areas throughout the world, such as Rwanda, South Africa, India, Hong Kong, China, United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

* The plant is a fast-growing tree that grows up to 5 meters. Peak production is reached after 4 years, and the life expectancy is about 12 years. The tree usually forms a single upright trunk with lateral branches.

* The fruits are egg shaped and about 4-10 centimeters long. Their color varies from yellow and orange to red and almost purple. Sometimes they have dark, longitudinal stripes. Red fruits are more acetous, yellow and orange fruits are sweeter. The flesh has a firm texture and contains more and larger seeds than a common tomato. The fruits are very high in vitamins and iron and low in calories (only about 40 calories per fruit).

* Tamarillos are suitable for growing as indoor container plants, though their swift growth, their light, water and humidity requirements and their large leaves can pose a challenge to those with limited space. more...

* Succeeds in a sunny position in any well-drained soil. Prefers a light fertile soil. Dislikes drought. Plants are very prone to wind damage. They fruit best with a temperature range of 16 - 22°c in the growing season. The tree tomato is cultivated for its edible fruit in sub-tropical and tropical zones, there are some named varieties. It is not winter hardy in Britain, though it can be pot grown outdoors in the summer and brought into a warmer place for the winter.

* seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. more...

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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