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Cyphomandra betacea - Tamarillo
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Cyphomandra betacea - Tamarillo
Half-hardy Perennial Shrub
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 10, 11
- Height: 10 feet
- Germination: Experience Useful
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Containers, Greenhouse
Description
A Peruvian fruit suitable for frost-free areas or conservatory growing. Succulent, sweet fruits are produced on mature plants during late summer. Remove the skin and slice raw in salads or soak in honey for a refreshing breakfast!
Sowing Instructions
Sow March to April on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Cover seed with a sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Keep at a temperature of between 15-20C (59-68F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 21-30 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise young plants to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 2m (6 feet) apart. For best results, grow in containers of soil-based potting mix in the greenhouse or conservatory.
Aftercare Instructions
Feed with balanced liquid fertiliser every 3 weeks, and water sparingly during winter. Top dress or pot on in spring . For growing outdoors in warmer regions, provide a fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun part shade.