Tree Tomato
Tamarillo: Introducing a very exciting and easy to grow fruiting plant.
The fruits are egg-shaped and about 10 centimeters long. Red fruits are sweet and the flesh has a firm texture and contains more and larger seeds than a common tomato.The fruits are very high in vitamins and iron and low in calories. The tree grows very quickly and is able to bear fruit generally after 1 year.
A single tree can produce more than 20kg of fruit per year.
When to sow
Temperate zones: sow in early spring or wait until all frost danger has passed and the soil is warm. Generally, if starting seeds inside then begin a few weeks before the last expected frost date in your area.
Subtropical zones: sow during March to October in frost-free areas.
Tropical zones: sow during late April to July.
How to sow
Tree tomatoes are best sown in containers about 6-8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow seeds just below the surface and keep the soil temperature warm until germination. Once the plants have grown their second leaves, seedlings can then be transplanted. When planting out seedlings should be placed in full sun and rich well drained soil.
Fertiliser
Tree tomatoes are heavy feeders, requiring well drained soil rich in organic matter and nutrients. Tomatoes should be regularly fertilised to keep their N-P-K levels consistent. Choose an organic fertiliser that's low in nitrogen levels and higher in phosphorus and potassium. Rock dusts, vermicast, fish and seaweed emulsion products are natural and highly beneficial.
Tips and tricks
Avoid planting in garden beds that have recently grown tomatoes, potatoes, capsicums or eggplants or any other tomato relative. Crop rotation is best practised to help avoid the build-up of pathogens in the soil.
For optimum fruit production and quick ripening choose a growing location that receives full sunlight. Gardeners in warmer climates may instead prefer to grow tomatoes in a lightly shaded location to reduce heat stress on plants and fruit.
What's in the packet
One packet of five (5) fresh seeds.
Propagation
For optimum fruit production and quick ripening choose a growing location that receives full sunlight. Gardeners in warmer climates may instead prefer to grow tomatoes in a lightly shaded location to reduce heat stress on plants and fruit.
What will I receive?
A packet of five (5) fresh seeds supplied in a labelled zip lock packet.
Pre-treatment of seed encourages better germination.
Tree tomato seeds respond well to smoke infused potting media, which also acts as a
natural fungicide and is important for healthy germination of any species.
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We have all types of specialised sterile mixed and single type potting media in our store
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results.
Seeds are best sown in very shallow trays to avoid overwatering and planted shallow to the depth of the seed. Seeds need to be kept moist at all times and protected from heat/heavy rain in a stable environment.
Seed growing is an advanced form of gardening and requires a lot of preparation, observation and monitoring on a daily basis and you need to take into consideration every small detail from the size of the pot/tray used to the potting medium, which should be really be sterile, down to how deep the seeds are planted and where the seeds are to be kept during germination and how often they are looked after.
To grow seeds properly you need to put in the effort. Read and research prior to planting. The seed is not going to go anywhere. Don't rush and plan properly. Keep a diary too. Make a note of the date planted, weather conditions, everything you can which can be helpful to diagnose potential germination issues.
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Postage
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All our seeds are sent FRESH and securely packaged.
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