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<h2><strong>Yellow Tamarillo Seeds (Golden Tamarillo)</strong></h2>
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<p>It is still hard to find Yellow tamarillo seeds. Yellow tamarillo fruit is egg-shaped with a glossy tangerine hued skin and succulent flesh containing small soft edible seeds. The skin is thin and tannin-rich for palatable human consumption. Its flesh when is ripe is bright and piquant in flavor with a pleasantly sweet aroma.</p>
<p>The Golden tamarillo, botanical name Cyphomandra betacea, is also known as the tree tomato, is a member of the Solanaceae family which includes tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco, and pepper plants.</p>
<h2><strong>WIKIPEDIA:</strong></h2>
<div><span>The </span><b>tamarillo</b><span> is a small tree or </span>shrub<span> in the </span>flowering plant<span> family </span>Solanaceae<span> (the nightshade family). It is best known as the species that bears the </span><b>tamarillo</b><span>, an egg-shaped edible </span>fruit<span>.</span><span> It is also known as the </span><b>tree<span> </span>tomato</b><span>,</span><span> </span><b>tomate andino</b><span>, </span><b>tomate serrano</b><span>, </span><b>tomate de<span> </span>yuca</b><span>, </span><b>sachatomate</b><span>, </span><b>berenjena</b><span>, </span><b>tamamoro</b><span>, and </span><b>tomate de árbol</b><span> in South America.</span></div>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Plant_origin_and_regions_of_cultivation">Plant origin and regions of cultivation</span></h3>
<p>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,<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-0" class="reference">[4]</sup> and it is one of the most popular fruits in these regions.<sup id="cite_ref-economicBotany_5-0" class="reference">[5]</sup> Other regions of cultivation are the subtropical areas throughout the world, such as Rwanda, South Africa, Darjeeling, and Sikkim in India, Nepal, Hong Kong, China, the United States, Australia, Bhutan, and New Zealand.</p>
<p>The first internationally marketed crop of tamarillos in Australia was produced around 1996, although permaculture and exotic fruit enthusiasts had increasingly grown the fruit around the country from the mid-1970s on.</p>
<p>In New Zealand, about 2,000 tons are produced on 200 hectares of land and exported to the United States, Japan, and Europe. For the export, the existing marketing channels developed for the kiwifruit are used.</p>
<p>The tamarillo is also successfully grown at higher elevations of Malaysia and the Philippines, and in Puerto Rico. In the hot tropical lowlands, it develops only small fruits and fruit setting is seldom.</p>
<p>Prior to 1967, the tamarillo was known as the "tree<span> </span>tomato" in New Zealand, but a new name was chosen by the New Zealand Tree<span> </span>Tomato<span> </span>Promotions Council in order to distinguish it from the ordinary garden tomatoand increase its exotic appeal.</p>
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<p>The plant is a fast-growing tree that grows up to 5 meters. Peak production is reached after 4 years,<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-1" class="reference">[6]</sup> and the life expectancy is about 12 years.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-3" class="reference">[4]</sup> The tree usually forms a single upright trunk with lateral branches. The flowers and fruits hang from the lateral branches. The leaves are large, simple and perennial, and have a strong pungent smell.<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-2" class="reference">[6]</sup> The flowers are pink-white and form clusters of 10 to 50 flowers. They produce 1 to 6 fruits per cluster. Plants can set fruit without cross-pollination, but the flowers are fragrant and attract insects. Cross-pollination seems to improve fruit set.<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-3" class="reference">[6]</sup> The roots are shallow and not very pronounced, therefore the plant is not tolerant of drought stress and can be damaged by strong winds. Tamarillos will hybridize with many other<span> </span>Solanaceae, though the hybrid fruits will be sterile, and unpalatable in some instances.</p>
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<p>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.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-4" class="reference">[4]</sup> The fruits are very high in vitamins and iron and low in calories (only about 40 calories per fruit).</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Soil_and_climate_requirements">Soil and climate requirements</span></h3>
<p>The tamarillo prefers a subtropical climate, with rainfall between 600 and 4000 millimeters and annual temperatures between 15 and 20 °C.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-6" class="reference">[4]</sup> It is intolerant to frost (below -2 °C) and drought stress. It is assumed that the fruit set is affected by night temperatures. Areas, where citrus is cultivated, provide good conditions for tamarillos as well, such as in the Mediterranean climate. Tamarillo plants grow best in light, deep, fertile soils, although they are not very demanding. However, soils must be permeable since the plants are not tolerant of water-logging.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-7" class="reference">[4]</sup> They grow naturally on soils with a pH of 5 to 8.5.</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Growth">Growth</span></h3>
<p>Propagation is possible by both using seeds or cuttings.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-8" class="reference">[4]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference">[7]</sup> Seedlings first develop a straight, about 1.5 to 1.8 meters tall trunk, before they branch out. Propagation by seeds is easy and ideal in protected environments. However, in orchards with different cultivars, cross-pollination will occur and the characteristics of the cultivars get mixed up. Seedlings should be kept in the nursery until they reach a height of 1 to 1.5 meters, as they are very frost-sensitive.</p>
<p>Plants grown from cuttings branch out earlier and result in more shrub-like plants that are more suitable for exposed sites. Cuttings should be made from basal and aerial shoots and should be free of pathogenic viruses. Plants grown from cuttings should be kept in the nursery until they reach a height of 0.5 to 1 meter.</p>
<p>The tree grows very quickly and is able to bear fruit after 1.5 to 2 years. The plant is daylength-insensitive. The fruits do not mature simultaneously unless the tree has been pruned. A single tree can produce more than 20 kg of fruit per year; an orchard yields in 15 to 17 tons per hectare.<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-5" class="reference">[6]</sup> One single mature tree in good soil will bear more fruit than a typical family can eat in about 3 months.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Plant_management">Plant management</span></h3>
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<p>The tamarillo trees are adaptable and very easy to grow. However, some plant management strategies can help to stabilize and improve plant performance.</p>
<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Planting">Planting</span></h4>
<p>Planting distances depend on the growing system. In New Zealand, with mechanized production, single row planting distances of 1 to 1.5 meters between plants and 4.5 to 5 meters between rows are recommended. In traditional growing regions such as the Andean region, plantations are much denser, with 1.2 to 1.5 meters between plants. Dense planting can be a strategy to protect plants against the wind. On poorly drained soils, plants should be planted on ridges.</p>
<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Pruning">Pruning</span></h4>
<p>Pruning can help to control fruit size, plant size, harvest date and to simplify the harvesting of fruits.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-10" class="reference">[4]</sup> Cutting the tip of young plants leads to the desired branch height. Once the tree shape has been formed, pruning is reduced to the removal of old or dead wood and previously fruited branches, since branches that have already carried fruits will produce smaller fruits with lower quality the next time. Light pruning leads to medium-sized, heavy pruning to large-sized fruits. Basal shoots should be removed. When plants are grown in greenhouses, pruning prevents excessive vegetative growth.</p>
<p>When the tree is about 1 to 1.5 meters in height, it is advisable to cut the roots on one side and lean the tree to the other (in the direction of the midday sun at about 30 to 45 degrees). This allows fruiting branches to grow all along the trunk rather than just at the top.</p>
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<p>Since the plants are sensitive to drought stress, mulching can help to preserve moisture in the soil.<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-6" class="reference">[6]</sup> It can also be a strategy to suppress weeds, as other soil management techniques, such as plowing, are not possible due to the shallow and sensitive root system.</p>
<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Shelter">Shelter</span></h4>
<p>The plants have to be protected from the wind. Their shallow root system does not provide enough stability, and the lateral branches are fragile and break easily when carrying fruits.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-11" class="reference">[4]</sup></p>
<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Irrigation_and_fertilization">Irrigation and fertilization</span></h4>
<p>To maximize and stabilize production, water, and nutrient inputs should be provided when needed. The plants need a continuous supply of water due to their shallow root system. Drought stress results in a decrease in plant growth, fruit size, and productivity.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-12" class="reference">[4]</sup> Recommended fertilizer rates per hectare are 170 kg of Nitrogen, 45 kg of Phosphorus, and 130 to 190 kg of Potassium for intensive New Zealand production systems. Phosphorus and Potassium are applied at the beginning of the season, Nitrogen applications are distributed throughout the year.</p>
<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Pest_management">Pest management</span></h4>
<p>The tamarillo tree is, compared to similar crops such as tomatoes, quite resistant to pests in general. Still, to reduce risk in intensive production systems, some pests have to be controlled to avoid major crop damage. To control pests, the same control methods as other Solanaceae can be used.</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Harvest">Harvest</span></h3>
<p>Ripening of fruits is not simultaneous. Several harvests are necessary.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference">[8]</sup> In climates with little annual variation, tamarillo trees can flower and set fruit throughout the year. In climates with pronounced seasons (such as New Zealand), fruits ripen in autumn. Premature harvest and ethylene-induced ripening in controlled-atmosphere chambers are possible with minimal loss of fruit quality.<sup id="cite_ref-Ripening_9-0" class="reference">[9]</sup> The fragile lateral branches can break easily when loaded with fruits, so premature harvest helps to reduce this risk and allows storage of fruits up to 20 days at room temperature. A cold-water dipping process, developed by the New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research also allows further storage of 6–10 weeks.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Usage">Usage</span></h2>
<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Culinary_use">Culinary use</span></h3>
<p>The fruit is eaten by scooping the flesh from a halved fruit. When lightly sugared and cooled, the flesh is used for a breakfast dish. Some people in New Zealand cut the fruit in half, scoop out the pulpy flesh and spread it on toast at breakfast. Yellow-fruited cultivars have a sweeter flavor, occasionally compared to mango or apricot. The red-fruited variety, which is much more widely cultivated, is more tart, and the savory aftertaste is far more pronounced. In the Northern Hemisphere, tamarillos are most frequently available from July until November, and fruits early in the season tend to be sweeter and less astringent.</p>
<p>They can be made into compotes, or added to stews (e.g. Boeuf Bourguignon), hollandaise, chutneys, and curries. Desserts using this fruit include bavarois and, combined with apples, a strudel.</p>
<p>Tamarillos can be added as a secondary fermentation flavoring to Kombucha Tea for a tart and tangy taste. The fruit should be mashed and added at a ratio of 3 Tamarillos to 1 Litre of Kombucha, however, great care should be taken to not allow too much carbon dioxide gas to build up in sealed bottles during secondary fermentation. The sugar content of fresh Tamarillos added to Kombucha can generate rapid carbon dioxide production in secondary fermentation within just 48–72 hours.</p>
<p>In Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and parts of Indonesia (including Sumatra and Sulawesi), fresh tamarillos are frequently blended together with water and sugar to make a juice. It is also available as a commercially pasteurized purée.</p>
<p>In Nepal, a version of the South American fruit is decently popular. It is typically consumed as a chutney or a pickle during the autumn and winter months. It is known as <i>Tammatar</i> and <i>Ram Bheda</i>. Similar to Nepal, the Indian regions of Ooty, Darjeeling, and Sikkim also consume Tamarillo.</p>
<p>In Ecuador, the tamarillo, known as <i>tomate de árbol</i>, is blended with chili<span> </span>peppers<span> </span>to make a hot sauce commonly consumed with local dishes of the Andean region. The sauce is simply referred to as <i>aji</i> and is present at every meal in Ecuador.</p>
<p>The flesh of the tamarillo is tangy and variably sweet, with a bold and complex flavor, and maybe compared to kiwifruit,<span> </span>tomato, guava, or passion fruit. The skin and the flesh near it have a bitter taste and are not usually eaten raw</p>
<p>The tamarillo has been described as having a taste similar to that of a passion fruit and a piquant tomato combined.</p>
<p>The red and purple types of fruits are preferred in import countries of Europe: Even though they taste more acidic, their color is favored by consumers.</p>
<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Industrial_use">Industrial use</span></h3>
<p>The fruits are high in pectin and therefore have good properties for preserves. However, they oxidize and lose color when not treated. Yellow fruit types are better suited for industrial use.</p>
<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Prospects">Prospects</span></h2>
<p>Research and breeding should improve plantation management, fruit quality, and postharvest treatment.<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-7" class="reference">[6]</sup> A better understanding of plant physiology, nutritional requirements of plants, and fruit set mechanisms will help to improve growing systems. Breeding goals are to break seed dormancy, to improve the sweetness of fruits, and to increase yield. For industrial uses, little "stones" of sodium and calcium that occasionally appear in the fruit skin form a problem. Those stones have to be eliminated by breeding.</p>
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<h2><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Tamarillo Seeds (Cyphomandra Betacea)</span></strong></h2>
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<p>Cyphomandra betacea, also known as the tree tomato, or tamarillo, is a small evergreen and fast-growing tree, that originates from several regions of South America, including Peru and Chile. This small tree has large heart-shaped leaves, fragrant flowers that are borne into clusters, red edible fruits.</p>
<p>The tomato tree is frost-hardy to 26°F to 28°F (-2°C to -3°C), and will best be grown in summer.</p>
<p>Newly planted tamarillos should be pruned to a height of 3 to 4 ft. to encourage branching. Yearly pruning thereafter is advisable to eliminate branches that have already fruited and to induce ample new shoots close to the main branches, since fruit is produced on new growth. Pruning also aids in harvesting, and if timed properly can extend the total fruiting period.</p>
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<h2><strong>WIKIPEDIA:</strong></h2>
<div><span>The </span><b>tamarillo</b><span> is a small tree or </span>shrub<span> in the </span>flowering plant<span> family </span>Solanaceae<span> (the nightshade family). It is best known as the species that bears the </span><b>tamarillo</b><span>, an egg-shaped edible </span>fruit<span>.</span><sup id="cite_ref-tamarillocom_2-0" class="reference">[2]</sup><span> It is also known as the </span><b>tree tomato</b><span>,</span><sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference">[3]</sup><span> </span><b>tomate andino</b><span>, </span><b>tomate serrano</b><span>, </span><b>tomate de yuca</b><span>, </span><b>sachatomate</b><span>, </span><b>berenjena</b><span>, </span><b>tamamoro</b><span>, and </span><b>tomate de árbol</b><span> in South America.</span></div>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Plant_origin_and_regions_of_cultivation">Plant origin and regions of cultivation</span></h3>
<p>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,<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-0" class="reference">[4]</sup> and it is one of the most popular fruits in these regions.<sup id="cite_ref-economicBotany_5-0" class="reference">[5]</sup> Other regions of cultivation are the subtropical areas throughout the world, such as Rwanda, South Africa, Darjeeling and Sikkim in India, Nepal, Hong Kong, China, the United States, Australia, Bhutan and New Zealand.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-1" class="reference">[4]</sup></p>
<p>The first internationally marketed crop of tamarillos in Australia was produced around 1996, although permaculture and exotic fruit enthusiasts had increasingly grown the fruit around the country from the mid-1970s on.</p>
<p>In New Zealand, about 2,000 tons are produced on 200 hectares of land and exported to the United States, Japan<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-0" class="reference">[6]</sup> and Europe. For the export, the existing marketing channels developed for the kiwifruit are used.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-2" class="reference">[4]</sup></p>
<p>The tamarillo is also successfully grown at higher elevations of Malaysia and the Philippines, and in Puerto Rico.<sup id="cite_ref-economicBotany_5-1" class="reference">[5]</sup> In the hot tropical lowlands, it develops only small fruits and fruit setting is seldom.</p>
<p>Prior to 1967, the tamarillo was known as the "tree tomato" in New Zealand, but a new name was chosen by the New Zealand Tree Tomato Promotions Council in order to distinguish it from the ordinary garden tomatoand increase its exotic appeal.</p>
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<p>The plant is a fast-growing tree that grows up to 5 meters. Peak production is reached after 4 years,<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-1" class="reference">[6]</sup> and the life expectancy is about 12 years.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-3" class="reference">[4]</sup> The tree usually forms a single upright trunk with lateral branches. The flowers and fruits hang from the lateral branches. The leaves are large, simple and perennial, and have a strong pungent smell.<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-2" class="reference">[6]</sup> The flowers are pink-white, and form clusters of 10 to 50 flowers. They produce 1 to 6 fruits per cluster. Plants can set fruit without cross-pollination, but the flowers are fragrant and attract insects. Cross-pollination seems to improve fruit set.<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-3" class="reference">[6]</sup> The roots are shallow and not very pronounced, therefore the plant is not tolerant of drought stress and can be damaged by strong winds. Tamarillos will hybridize with many other solanaceae, though the hybrid fruits will be sterile, and unpalatable in some instances.</p>
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<p>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.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-4" class="reference">[4]</sup> The fruits are very high in vitamins and iron and low in calories (only about 40 calories per fruit).</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Soil_and_climate_requirements">Soil and climate requirements</span></h3>
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<p>The tamarillo prefers subtropical climate, with rainfall between 600 and 4000 millimeters and annual temperatures between 15 and 20 °C.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-6" class="reference">[4]</sup> It is intolerant to frost (below -2 °C) and drought stress. It is assumed that fruit set is affected by night temperatures. Areas where citrus are cultivated provide good conditions for tamarillos as well, such as in the Mediterranean climate. Tamarillo plants grow best in light, deep, fertile soils, although they are not very demanding. However, soils must be permeable since the plants are not tolerant to water-logging.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-7" class="reference">[4]</sup> They grow naturally on soils with a pH of 5 to 8.5.</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Growth">Growth</span></h3>
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<p>Propagation is possible by both using seeds or cuttings.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-8" class="reference">[4]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference">[7]</sup> Seedlings first develop a straight, about 1.5 to 1.8 meters tall trunk, before they branch out. Propagation by seeds is easy and ideal in protected environments. However, in orchards with different cultivars, cross-pollination will occur and characteristics of the cultivars get mixed up. Seedlings should be kept in the nursery until they reach a height of 1 to 1.5 meters, as they are very frost-sensitive.</p>
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<p>Plants grown from cuttings branch out earlier and result in more shrub-like plants that are more suitable for exposed sites. Cuttings should be made from basal and aerial shoots, and should be free of pathogenic viruses. Plants grown from cuttings should be kept in the nursery until they reach a height of 0.5 to 1 meter.</p>
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<p>The tree grows very quickly and is able to bear fruit after 1.5 to 2 years.<sup id="cite_ref-economicBotany_5-2" class="reference">[5]</sup> The plant is daylength-insensitive. The fruits do not mature simultaneously, unless the tree has been pruned. A single tree can produce more than 20 kg of fruit per year; an orchard yields in 15 to 17 tons per hectare.<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-5" class="reference">[6]</sup> One single mature tree in good soil will bear more fruit than a typical family can eat in about 3 months.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Plant_management">Plant management</span></h3>
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<p>The tamarillo trees are adaptable and very easy to grow. However, some plant management strategies can help to stabilize and improve plant performance.</p>
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Planting">Planting</span></h4>
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<p>Planting distances depend on the growing system. In New Zealand, with mechanized production, single row planting distances of 1 to 1.5 meters between plants and 4.5 to 5 meters between rows are recommended. In traditional growing regions such as the Andean region, plantations are much more dense, with 1.2 to 1.5 meters between plants. Dense planting can be a strategy to protect plants against wind.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-9" class="reference">[4]</sup> On poorly drained soils, plants should be planted on ridges.</p>
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Pruning">Pruning</span></h4>
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<p>Pruning can help to control fruit size, plant size, harvest date and to simplify the harvesting of fruits.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-10" class="reference">[4]</sup> Cutting the tip of young plants leads to the desired branch height. Once the tree shape has been formed, pruning is reduced to the removal of old or dead wood and previously fruited branches, since branches that have already carried fruits will produce smaller fruits with lower quality the next time. Light pruning leads to medium-sized, heavy pruning to large sized fruits. Basal shoots should be removed. When plants are grown in greenhouses, pruning prevents excessive vegetative growth.</p>
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<p>When the tree is about 1 to 1.5 metres in height, it is advisable to cut the roots on one side and lean the tree to the other (in the direction of the midday sun at about 30 to 45 degrees). This allows fruiting branches to grow all along the trunk rather than just at the top.</p>
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Mulching">Mulching</span></h4>
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<p>Since the plants are sensitive to drought stress, mulching can help to preserve moisture in the soil.<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-6" class="reference">[6]</sup> It can also be a strategy to suppress weeds, as other soil management techniques, such as plowing, are not possible due to the shallow and sensitive root system.</p>
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Shelter">Shelter</span></h4>
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<p>The plants have to be protected from wind. Their shallow root system does not provide enough stability, and the lateral branches are fragile and break easily when carrying fruits.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-11" class="reference">[4]</sup></p>
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Irrigation_and_fertilization">Irrigation and fertilization</span></h4>
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<p>To maximize and stabilize production, water and nutrient inputs should be provided when needed. The plants need continuous supply of water due to their shallow root system. Drought stress results in a decrease of plant growth, fruit size and productivity.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-12" class="reference">[4]</sup> Recommended fertilizer rates per hectare are 170 kg of Nitrogen, 45 kg of Phosphorus and 130 to 190 kg of Potassium for intensive New Zealand production systems. Phosphorus and Potassium are applied in the beginning of the season, Nitrogen applications are distributed throughout the year.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-13" class="reference">[4]</sup></p>
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<h4><span class="mw-headline" id="Pest_management">Pest management</span></h4>
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<p>The tamarillo tree is, compared to similar crops such as tomatoes, quite resistant to pests in general. Still, to reduce risk in intensive production systems, some pests have to be controlled to avoid major crop damage. To control pests, the same control methods as for other solanaceae can be used.</p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Harvest">Harvest</span></h3>
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<p>Ripening of fruits is not simultaneous. Several harvests are necessary.<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference">[8]</sup> In climates with little annual variation, tamarillo trees can flower and set fruit throughout the year. In climates with pronounced seasons (such as New Zealand), fruits ripen in autumn. Premature harvest and ethylene induced ripening in controlled-atmosphere chambers is possible with minimal loss of fruit quality.<sup id="cite_ref-Ripening_9-0" class="reference">[9]</sup> The fragile lateral branches can break easily when loaded with fruits, so premature harvest helps to reduce this risk and allows storage of fruits up to 20 days at room temperature. A cold-water dipping process, developed by the New Zealand Department of Scientific and Industrial Research also allows further storage of 6–10 weeks.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-14" class="reference">[4]</sup></p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Usage">Usage</span></h2>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Culinary_use">Culinary use</span></h3>
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<p>The fruit is eaten by scooping the flesh from a halved fruit. When lightly sugared and cooled, the flesh is used for a breakfast dish. Some people in New Zealand cut the fruit in half, scoop out the pulpy flesh and spread it on toast at breakfast. Yellow-fruited cultivars have a sweeter flavor, occasionally compared to mango or apricot. The red-fruited variety, which is much more widely cultivated, is more tart, and the savory aftertaste is far more pronounced. In the Northern Hemisphere, tamarillos are most frequently available from July until November, and fruits early in the season tend to be sweeter and less astringent.</p>
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<p>They can be made into compotes, or added to stews (e.g. Boeuf Bourguignon), hollandaise, chutneys and curries. Desserts using this fruit include bavarois and, combined with apples, a strudel.</p>
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<p>Tamarillos can be added as a secondary fermentation flavouring to Kombucha Tea for a tart and tangy taste. The fruit should be mashed and added at a ratio of 3 Tamarillos to 1 Litre of Kombucha, however great care should be taken to not allow too much carbon dioxide gas to build up in sealed bottles during secondary fermentation. The sugar content of fresh Tamarillos added to Kombucha can generate a rapid carbon dioxide production in secondary fermentation within just 48–72 hours.</p>
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<p>In Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and parts of Indonesia (including Sumatra and Sulawesi), fresh tamarillos are frequently blended together with water and sugar to make a juice. It is also available as a commercially pasteurized purée.</p>
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<p>In Nepal, a version of the South American fruit is decently popular. It is typically consumed as a chutney or a pickle during the autumn and winter months. It is known as <i>Tammatar</i> and <i>Ram Bheda</i>. Similar to Nepal, the Indian regions of Ooty, Darjeeling and Sikkim also consume Tamarillo.</p>
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<p>In Ecuador, the tamarillo, known as <i>tomate de árbol</i>, is blended with chili peppers to make a hot sauce commonly consumed with local dishes of the Andean region. The sauce is simply referred to as <i>aji</i> and is present at every meal in Ecuador.</p>
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<p>The flesh of the tamarillo is tangy and variably sweet, with a bold and complex flavor, and may be compared to kiwifruit, tomato, guava, or passion fruit. The skin and the flesh near it have a bitter taste and are not usually eaten raw</p>
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<p>The tamarillo has been described as having a taste similar to that of a passion fruit and a piquant tomato combined.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact">[<i><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (January 2009)">citation needed</span></i>]</sup></p>
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<p>The red and purple types of fruits are preferred in import countries of Europe: Even though they taste more acidic, their color is favoured by consumers.<sup id="cite_ref-SmallFruitsReview_4-15" class="reference">[4]</sup></p>
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<h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Industrial_use">Industrial use</span></h3>
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<p>The fruits are high in pectin and therefore have good properties for preserves. However, they oxidize and lose color when not treated. Yellow fruit types are better suited to industrial use.</p>
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Prospects">Prospects</span></h2>
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<p>Research and breeding should improve plantation management, fruit quality and postharvest treatment.<sup id="cite_ref-LostCrops_6-7" class="reference">[6]</sup> A better understanding of plant physiology, nutritional requirements of plants and fruit set mechanisms will help to improve growing systems. Breeding goals are to break seed dormancy, to improve sweetness of fruits and to increase yield. For industrial uses, little "stones" of sodium and calcium that occasionally appear in the fruit skin form a problem. Those stones have to be eliminated by breeding.</p>
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V 113 (10 S)
Variety from United States of America
1500 Seeds Heinz 1350 Tomato
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€12.95
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<p>Savor classic tomato flavor by adding this heirloom to your garden roster. One of the first Heinz-bred tomato seed varieties that was used to make Heinz ketchup, the Heinz Classic Heirloom tomato (also known as Heinz 1370) offers rich tomato flavor in large (approx 170g), juicy fruits ideal for slicing onto sandwiches or cooking into sauces or stews.</p>
<p>Plants (120-150 centimeters high) thrive in many regions and adapt well to growing in large containers. Heinz Classic Heirloom plants bear fruit all season long but ripen the heaviest portion of the crop in summer. Stake these vigorous plants for the best results and easiest harvesting.</p>
<p><strong>Nutritional Information</strong></p>
<p>The red tomato is listed on most nutritional lists as a superfood. It is packed with the antioxidant vitamins A and C, potassium and the B vitamins for heart health, and above all a powerful carotenoid called lycopene. This phytonutrient, which is responsible for the bright red color of tomatoes, has been studied for its role in fighting various cancers, and its ability to lower cholesterol. When tomatoes are cooked, even more lycopene is made available. Lycopene has been shown to be especially effective when eaten with fat-rich foods such as avocado, olive oil, or nuts. There are the ingredients for a powerhouse salad!</p>
<p>1 cup sliced raw red tomatoes:</p>
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<li>Calories: 32</li>
<li>Carbohydrates: 7g</li>
<li>Dietary fiber: 2g</li>
<li>Sugars: 5g</li>
<li>Protein: 2g</li>
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<li>Vitamin A: 30% DV</li>
<li>Vitamin C: 38%</li>
<li>Vitamin K: 18%</li>
<li>Vitamin B6: 7%</li>
<li>Folate: 7%</li>
<li>Potassium: 12%</li>
<li>Manganese: 10%</li>
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<p><strong>Light requirements:</strong> Full sun.</p>
<p><strong>Planting:</strong> Space 18 to 36 inches apart, depending on type. (Read the stick tag that comes with the plant for specific spacing recommendations.) Plant deeply, burying 2/3 of the stem.</p>
<p><strong>Soil requirements:</strong> Tomatoes need well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Amend soil with compost or other organic matter prior to planting. Soil pH should be 6.2 to 6.8.</p>
<p><strong>Water requirements:</strong> Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season. Moisture is critical to prevent cracked fruits and blossom end rot. Mulch soil to reduce water evaporation.</p>
<p><strong>Frost-fighting plan:</strong> Tomato is a warm-weather crop—even a light frost will damage plants (28º F to 32º F). Protect newly planted seedlings by covering plants with a frost blanket.</p>
<p><strong>Common issues:</strong> Pest-wise, watch out for tomato hornworms (big green caterpillars), slugs, pill bugs, rodents. In addition, humid weather invites fungal diseases like early blight and late blight. Plants may stop setting fruit when temperatures dip below 55˚ F or climb above 90˚ F. Blossom end rot can be a problem, as can misshapen fruit.</p>
<p><strong>Harvesting:</strong> In general, perfectly ripe tomatoes show deep color but still feel firm when gently squeezed. Look up your specific variety for more details. Tomatoes do continue to ripen after being picked. Gently grab and twist until the tomato pulls free from the stem, or use a pair of clippers. Cut stems close to fruits.</p>
<p><strong>Storage:</strong> Store picked tomatoes at room temperature indoors, or in a shady place outside. Never refrigerate tomatoes, because temperatures below 55° F cause flavor compounds to break down. Tomatoes will store longer if you allow stems and caps to remain in place until you’re ready to eat them. For peak flavor and nutrition, use within a week, although keeping time depends on how ripe fruit is when you pick it.</p><script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>
VT 101 (5g)
Variety from Peru
Wild tomato seeds (Solanum...
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€1.85
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<p><strong>Petite, delicious red tomatoes that grow in abundance.</strong></p>
<p>Red Currant tomatoes are the smallest edible tomato, each fruit weighing an average of just three grams and measuring just over a centimeter in diameter. The round, yellow fruits are notable for their intense sweet-tart flavor and firm, juicy texture. They have thin glossy skin with two inner cells that tend to be seedy but pack an exceptionally sweet, true tomato flavor due to their high levels of sugar and acid. The strong, sprawling indeterminate plants are disease resistant and high yielding, producing copious amounts of the tiny fruit throughout the season. The plants have small, delicate leaves with a more acrid odor than other varieties, and the stems of the plants are petite and lanky.</p>
<p><strong>Seasons/Availability</strong></p>
<p>Yellow Currant tomatoes are available in the summer and fall.</p>
<p><strong>Current Facts</strong></p>
<p>Red Currant tomatoes are members of the large and diverse Solanaceae family, also known as the Nightshade family, which includes more than three thousand known species. Currant tomatoes are botanically named Solanum Pimpinellifolium, an independent species of tomato, and one of two edible species alongside the common tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum. The miniature fruit hangs in clusters resembling currants, hence their name. There are numerous cultivars of Currant tomatoes, both Red and Yellow types, including Sweet Pea, Sugar Plum, and Hawaiian, which are considered to be among the sweetest varieties. Currant tomatoes have proven to be scientifically very valuable as they are closely related to one of the original wild species, which grows near the coasts of northern Peru, and their DNA has been the starting point for comparing gene evolution within the Solanaceae family. Although Currant tomatoes are a different species, they will readily cross with garden tomatoes, and because of their disease resistance and their habit of producing fruit in long trusses, Currant tomatoes have been crossbred with other tomato types to create many of the modern cherry tomato cultivars.</p>
<p>Days To Maturity: 60 days</p>
<p>Fruit Weight: 1 ounce</p>
<p>Sun: Full Sun</p>
<p>Spread: 18 inches</p>
<p>Height: 36-40 inches</p>
<p>Sow Method: Indoor Sow</p>
<p>Planting Time: Spring</p>
<p>Sow Time: 6-8 weeks BLF</p>
<p>Thin: 18 inches</p>
<p>Life Cycle: Annual</p><script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>
VT 113 (5 S)
Variety from United States of America
Gargamel Tomato Seeds
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€1.85
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A new variety of tomatoes originating from the USA, from growers Phil Seneca (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA). This variety was named after a fictional character from the Smurfs. Gargamel, the evil wizard who is the main antagonist of the Smurfs, wears a black cloak and red shoes, and the black and red colors of the fruit are reminiscent of Gargamel's clothes.<br><br>The plant is strong, grows tall, grows over 180 cm in height.<br><br>It can be grown on two main stems, and pruning is necessary.<br><br>The fruit is oval, and some of them have pointed tips. The weight of the fruit is about 3.5-4.2 oz. (100-120 g). The color of the fruit will not leave you indifferent. They are black near the stem and orange with red and brown stripes at the top. The fruits resemble flame-colored flowers.<br><br>The taste is sweet, fruity, and tomato-like. The walls are solid and sweet.<br><br>This tomato will be the perfect garnish for your dishes. Delicious to eat fresh too.<br><br>It is a good choice for drying in the sun. Also a good choice for canning whole fruits.
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VT 4 G (10 S)
Dwarf tomato seeds Evita
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€2.25
(SKU: VT 37)
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<h2><strong>Dwarf tomato seeds Evita</strong></h2>
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<p>The heart tomato Evita (Solanum lycopersicum) produces small fruits that taste sweet, intense and can be harvested as early as July. For the optimal growth of the heart tomato Evita, a sunny location and permeable, nutrient-rich soil are required.</p>
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<p>Fresh consumption, cooking, salad, sauce / dip, soup / stew</p>
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<p>Upright. Rapidly growing.</p>
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<p>The bright red, small fruits have a sweet, intense taste. Ripening time from July. The fruits are round, pod-shaped.</p>
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<p>Preferred location in a sunny location.</p>
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<p>Preferred soil rich in humus.</p>
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<p>Water regularly and let the soil dry off in the meantime.</p>
<p>MAINTENANCE</p>
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<p>It is advisable to draw irrigation ditches between the rows, because many types of vegetables should not be watered from above. In addition: Regular weeding prevents weeds from robbing the vegetables of their strength.</p>
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<p>Good planting partners: basil, nasturtium, curly parsley, peppermint, marigold, marigold, real woodruff, zinnia.</p>
<p>PLANTING TIME</p>
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<p>Planting: spring to summer.</p>
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<div>Sow outdoors in May.</div>
<div>Cover seeds 0.5 - 1 cm with soil. Germination takes place within 6-10 days at 15 ° C soil temperature.</div>
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VT 37 (5 S)
Variety from Russia
Eagle Heart Siberian Tomato...
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€1.65
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<h2><strong>Eagle Heart Siberian Tomato Seeds</strong></h2>
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Eagle Heart Siberian Tomato is a uniquely colored oxheart that is a sight to see.<br>Mid-season, high-yielding, large-fruited grade of amateur selection. 300g tomato fruits of the beautiful extended heart-shaped form, a pink and crimson color, with gentle sweet pulp. This is a very meaty and smooth tomato that is sweet and delicious. <br><br>Dense, not watery, steady against cracking. The plant is powerful, very resistant to diseases and adverse weather conditions. It is suitable for open fields and greenhouses.<br>80 Days.<script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>
VT 80 (10)
Variety from Germany
Queen Of The Night Tomato...
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€1.85
(SKU: VT 123)
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<h2><strong>Queen Of The Night Tomato Seeds</strong></h2>
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Königin der Nacht - Queen Of The Night is a recent blue variety from the Rhine area, Germany. What we know for sure is that this new variety comes from Germany from the Rhine area and further information is unknown.<br><br>The round red-orange striped fruits with very strong blue-black influences on the upper half from anthocyanin. The more the fruits are exposed to sunlight, the stronger this antioxidant (the same as blueberries) the more the fruits will turn blue/black.<br><br>Dens flesh but very juicy with a strong tomato flavor.<br><br>Medium sized indeterminate growing plants of about 1.5 m to 1.75 m with high yields reasonably early in the season, yet for a blue variety.<script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>
VT 123 (10 S)
Variety from United States of America
Campari tomato seeds
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€1.85
(SKU: VT 124)
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<h2><strong>Campari tomato seeds</strong></h2>
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<div>Campari is a type of tomato, noted for its juiciness, high sugar level, low acidity, and lack of mealiness. Camparis are deep black-red and larger than a cherry tomato, but smaller and rounder than a plum tomato. They are often sold as "tomato-on-the-vine" (TOV) in supermarkets, a category of tomato that has become increasingly popular over the years. Campari tomatoes can be produced from different varieties with similar characteristics, the standard being Mountain Magic. As a hybrid, the seeds cost around $150,000 per pound.</div>
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<div>The company Mastronardi Produce registered the term "Campari" as a United States trademark for its tomatoes in 2003; however, the trademark was challenged in 2006 based on claims that "Campari" is actually the general name for the tomato variety bred in the 1990s by the Dutch company Enza Zaden.</div>
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<div>Characteristics</div>
<div>A typical Campari cultivar is globe-shaped, with regular leaves, and exhibits resistance to the tobacco mosaic virus. The plant grows 6–8 feet (1.8–2.4 m) and matures in 70–80 days.</div>
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VT 124 (10 S)
Tomatillo Seeds Physalis...
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<h2><strong>Tomatillo Seeds Physalis philadelphica Purple</strong></h2>
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<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">One of the most popular and reliable tomatillo varieties delivering heavy crops on large determinate vines of rounded berries 1 to 2 inches in diameter enclosed in the thin husk of its extended calyx. The fruit ripens to a yellow colour, and has a delicious, sweet-tart flavour. Unique garden variety that's very popular in Mexican cuisine. Matures 65-75 days from germination.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Sow in spring 1/16 inch deep. Germination takes around 6-14 days at 65-75F.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots. Grow on under cooler conditions and when about 8 inches tall, either plant in their growing position in the greenhouse or gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions and plant out at least 18 inches apart in a warm and sunny spot in moist, fertile well drained soil and keep watered.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide support as the plants will naturally ramble. </span></div>
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VT 163 P (5 S)
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San Marzano Gigante (Gran...
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<h2><strong>San Marzano Gigante (Gran Merito) Tomato Seeds</strong></h2>
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<p>The Italian tomato San Marzano Gigante, is also known as "Gran Merito". The beautiful oval fruits grow in bunches of 6 to 10 fruits and are on average 90 to 120g in weight. They ripen to a red colour over a period of about 65 to 75 days after sowing.</p>
<p>These juicy, delicious tomatoes have a long shelf life and are used in salads and cold dishes as well as for sauces and cooked dishes.</p>
<p>The strong plants have an average height of 90 to 100 cm and have an excellent yield. (Determinate growth)</p>
<p>The tomato San Marzano Gigante is not hybrid, is free of chemical treatment, non-GMO, and poison-free.</p>
VT 166 (10 S)
Tomatillo Seeds - Toma...
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€2.65
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<h2 class=""><strong>Tomatillo Seeds - Toma Verde (Physalis ixocarpa)</strong></h2>
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<p>Tomatillos are irreplaceable as a vegetable and part of salas, especially in Mexican cuisine, and cannot be replaced with green tomatoes. Tomatillos has the ability to thicken the sauce and soup, so other thickeners can be omitted.</p>
<p>The original distribution area of Tomatillo is Mexico. Therefore, vegetables are also called Mexican tomatoes or Mexican cherries. Tomatillo is a herbaceous and shrubby growing perennial plant with serrated leaves that can reach one to two meters in height.</p>
<p>Unlike other Phisalis species, Tomatillo is barely hairy. Its yellow flowers are dark brown to black in the middle. The champion-shaped bracts are green and purple at first and dry. Spherical fruits are like tomatoes, which are green, yellow or purple, depending on the variety. They have a sweet-sour aroma and are used for seasoning sauces, especially in Mexico and Central America. In addition, Tomatilo is mainly grown in the southern United States. Tomatillo is still relatively unknown. However, this could change quickly due to the relatively uncomplicated cultivation and their high yields.</p>
<p>As Tomatillo belongs to the plants of the tomato family, it forms its fruits best in a sheltered from the wind and in a sunny place, in loose and nutrient-rich soil. Areas with a winegrowing climate are particularly suitable for cultivation. Before planting, it proved useful to improve the soil with little compost.</p>
<p>Sowing</p>
<p>Tomatillos can be sown from mid-February to the end of March. The seeds are grown in seed pods on a window or in a greenhouse. To do this, sow the seeds in small pots with sowing soil and place them as light and warm as possible, ideally a germination temperature of 20 to 27 degrees Celsius. Keep seedlings that appear after about a week or two moistened with warm water. If the seedlings are large enough to touch, they are transferred to pots five to eight inches in size. Cure young plants in a warm and sunny place for about four to five weeks before planting them outside.</p>
<p>Unlike Andean berries, tomatillos depend not only on insect pollination but also on cross-pollinators, so at least two plants are required to harvest. Planting should be done in late May, when there is no more frost. Sow the plants very low, as the stems in contact with the soil will develop more roots. Keep the distance from plant to plant 80 x 80 centimeters, as plants grow abundantly. Regularly water the tomatillos and fertilize them every two weeks with a plant-based fertilizer, such as horse or other.</p>
<p>The first tomatillos are ready to harvest after about 70 days. The fruits grow so large that they split the protective membrane. Then they mature and fall to the ground. In some varieties, ripe fruits turn purple or golden yellow under the influence of light. The fruit is delicious sour-sweet, depending on the variety. The fruits can be eaten raw, but are mostly processed into salsa, sauces, sauces and soups. In their home country, Mexico, they are known as the main ingredient of "Salsa verde". But they can also be used in vegetable dishes. The fruits can be refrigerated for several days to several weeks.</p>
<p>You can grow Tomatillo for several years if you are wintering the plant indoors. However, since it is very sensitive to cold, it has only been grown for a year. If stored in a large flower pots, you should cut it two-thirds after harvest and hibernate in a bright place with a temperature of about ten degrees Fahrenheit. From March, you should gradually get used to the higher temperatures and sunshine before setting it outdoors.</p><script src="//cdn.public.n1ed.com/G3OMDFLT/widgets.js"></script>
VT 163 TV (10 S)