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Tamarillo Seeds for Planting (Tree Tomato) – Exotic Fruit Seeds for Home Gardening

Tamarillo Seeds for Planting (Tree Tomato) – Exotic Fruit Seeds for Home Gardening

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds in water for 24 hours before sowing

Sow seeds 0.5 to 1 cm deep in well-drained soil

Place in a warm location with indirect sunlight

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

Transplant seedlings once they are well established

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade for best results

Water regularly especially during dry periods

Apply organic mulch to retain soil moisture

Protect plant from strong winds and frost

Prune lightly to maintain shape and encourage branching

Tips

Grow in sheltered locations for better fruiting

Support branches when fruit load is heavy

Harvest fruits when fully colored and slightly soft

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Fast-growing

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright bushy

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Tangy Sweet

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

out door

About
Tamarillo Seeds for Planting (Tree Tomato) – Exotic Fruit Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Evergreen Fruiting Shrub

Tamarillo is an exotic fruit plant known for its quick growth and colorful fruits

The fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants

The plant also adds ornamental value with large attractive leaves

Suitable for home gardens and container growing

Produces fruit within a short growing period

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring to Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Medium

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

6–12 feet

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 9–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

6-8 feet

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000122626

Frequently Asked Questions

Can tamarillo be grown in a container?

Yes. The product page lists container growing as suitable. Use a large container with well-drained soil and provide enough room for its upright growth.

How should tamarillo branches be supported?

Support branches when the fruit load becomes heavy. A sturdy stake or similar garden support can help keep branches upright.

What does a ripe tamarillo look like?

The product page recommends harvesting when the fruits are fully colored and slightly soft, indicating suitable harvest maturity.

Can tamarillo tolerate frost?

The page advises protecting the plant from frost and strong winds, so sheltered growing conditions are preferable in cooler areas.

Does tamarillo need pruning?

Light pruning can be used to maintain shape and encourage branching while keeping the plant manageable.

What soil conditions suit tamarillo plants?

Well-drained soil is recommended. Avoid waterlogged conditions and maintain consistent moisture during active growth.