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A tree tomato, yes, yes, from a tree! This small tree produces small fruits similar to tomatoes in shape and taste, although they also resemble the taste of passion fruit. Juicy and sweet and sour.
A fruit tree growing up to 3-4 metres tall with dark green oval evergreen leaves. Small white-pink flowers that grow in clusters and edible orange fruits similar to tomatoes.
Grows well in sandy, well-drained soil.
Can be eaten raw or cooked. Contains vitamins A, C and E, magnesium, iron, potassium and phosphorus. It has been used to treat sore throats, colds and liver problems.
Use
Fruit production, Vegetable Garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Pink |
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| Flowering period | April, May, June, Spring |
| Fruit colour | Orange, Red |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Solanum betaceum |
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When to plant?
| Planting period | March, April, May, June, Spring |
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Where to plant?
| Type of use | Fruit production, Vegetable Garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Medicinal |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Full shade |
| Soil type | Sand, Fertile |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Half-hardy (0ºC) |
| Climate zone | Warm areas, Cool areas |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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