Experience the satisfaction of cultivating your own red tamarillo plants with these high-quality, Non-GMO Tamarillo Seeds. Also known as the tree tomato, the tamarillo is a fast-growing, fruit-bearing shrub known for its rich, tangy-sweet flavor. Perfect for home gardens and container planting, this tropical delight thrives in warm, sunny conditions and yields abundant, colorful fruits.
Whether you’re a home gardener or a plant enthusiast, these seeds offer an easy and rewarding growing experience, producing nutritious fruits packed with antioxidants and vitamins.
- Features
- Premium Quality Seeds: Ensures high germination and healthy plant growth.
- Non-GMO & Untreated: Safe and natural for sustainable gardening.
- Tropical Red Variety: Produces vibrant red, oval-shaped tamarillos.
- Fast-Growing Plants: Suitable for both gardens and large containers.
- Rich, Tangy Flavor: Excellent for fresh consumption or culinary uses.
- Adaptable & Productive: Performs well in sunny, frost-free regions.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Solanum betaceum
- Common Name: Tamarillo (Tree Tomato)
- Plant Type: Perennial shrub (grown as annual in cooler regions)
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
- Fruit Color: Deep red
- Fruit Shape: Oval, egg-shaped
- Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 – 11
- Planting Season: Spring or early summer after frost danger
- Days to Germination: 15 – 25 days
- Days to Maturity: 12 – 18 months from planting
- Temperature Range: 65°F – 85°F (18°C – 29°C)
- Plant Height: 6 – 12 feet at maturity
- Pollination: Self-pollinating with help from insects
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Planting Guide
- Prepare Soil: Choose nutrient-rich, well-draining soil.
- Sow Seeds: Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in seed trays or pots.
- Watering: Mist regularly to keep soil evenly moist.
- Sunlight: Place in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when temperatures stay above 60°F.
- Maintenance: Prune lightly to encourage branching and fruiting.
- Harvest: Pick fruits once they turn deep red and slightly soft to touch.
