Cyphomandra betacea 10 PCS fresh seeds, Tamarillo seeds, Tree tomato, Blood fruit, Chilto, Fruit seeds, Organic seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Cyphomandra betacea — Tamarillo, Tree tomato, Blood fruit, Chilto, Fruit seeds

Cyphomandra betacea is a product containing 10 PCS of fresh seeds of the Tamarillo plant, a small evergreen tree or bush from the Solanaceae family. Key selling points include its unique flavor, high nutritional value, and adaptability to various growing conditions.

🌿 Botanical Description

Cyphomandra betacea is a small evergreen tree or bush, typically growing 2-3 meters high. It has large, oval, shiny leaves. The flowers are pinkish-white, fragrant, with a 5-membered calyx. The fruits are ovoid, 5-10 cm long, growing in clusters of 3-12 pieces. Their shiny skin is hard and bitter, and the flesh has a sour-sweet-salty taste, reminiscent of currants and a little gooseberry. The color of the peel can be orange-red, yellow, or purple in color. The color of the pulp is usually golden-pink, the seeds are thin and round, black.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in loose, fertile soil in late spring or early summer, after 1-2 months of cold stratification at 4-8°C.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C, germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: loose, fertile, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: good.
• Watering and fertilization: regular watering, mandatory fertilizing.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 (-12°C to -7°C).

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Cyphomandra betacea is native to the Andes mountains in South America, typically growing in subtropical and tropical climates, at altitudes of 500-2,000 meters above sea level.

✨ Interesting Facts

Cyphomandra betacea has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, its fruits are rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. The plant is also used as a natural dye and has ornamental value. In some regions, it is considered a delicacy and is eaten raw or used in various dishes.