What looks like a cherry tomato, tastes like a kiwi fruit or passion fruit but is neither one? That is not a trick question, it is a real one. We have looked at how to grow tomatillos in a previous post, today I thought we should look at how to grow tamarillos from seed.
Although there are like a million tomato varieties, this is actually not one of them. For starters this fruit actually grow in trees which can be from 6 to 9 feet tall. Unlike other fruits which are usually available in the summertime, this fruit is ready to be enjoyed during the winter months. I just don’t like that the tree is very susceptible to diseases and pests, therefore it usually only survives for a few years before dying.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- tamarillo seeds---------------------- Advertisement ----------------------or cuttings
------------------------------------------------------------------- - seedling starter mix
- seedling pots
- small pots
- compost
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- teaspoon
- small bowl
Cut your tamarillos in half and scoop out all of the seeds into a small bowl using your teaspoon. Wash off any of the flesh before planting the seeds. You can plant them in seedling trays about half an inch deep. If you want them to germinate faster, then place the seeds in your fridge for about 24 hours before sowing.
When you have healthy seedlings, you can transplant them into your garden. Work some compost or manure into the soil before planting. It should take about 2 years before the begin bearing fruit, in the meantime keep an eye out for diseases and pests such as aphids. In really cold climates, you may want to grow them in containers so that you can move them indoors when the temperatures dip.
You can get more information on the Garden Drum blog, here…
How To Grow Tamarillo
Or Tomato Tree
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