PLANTS OF TAMARILLO - SOLANUM BETACEUM
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.
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| Climate Zone | Cool areas, Warm areas |
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| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Fruit color | Orange, Red |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (0ºC), No drought resistant |
| Plant use | Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Fruit production, Medicinal, Urban garden, Vegetable Garden, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Fertile, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Regular |
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Summer break!
From August 7th to September 3rd we will stop the expeditions but you can still place your orders on the website and reserve the available plants.
We will resume shipments from September 3rd 2025.
See you soon!
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