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Peach tomato

Peach tomato

Product number: 209850
Origin: South America
Latin: Solanum sessiliflorum

This interesting, tropical plant from the nightshade family (Solanaceae) is closely related to the Lulo (190810). It is a plant with sturdy stems and very large, ornate, toothed and hairy leaves. The flowers resemble potato flowers and have light green petals. The round to oval-round, hairy fruits are up to 10 cm in size and orange or red in color, resembling Naranjilla. The flesh of the berry is yellow and tastes like tomato with a hint of lemon. The fruits are eaten as fresh fruit or processed into juice, sauce, or jam.

Names:
Latin: Solanum sessiliflorum
Dutch: Peach Tomato
Also known as: Orinoco-Apple
English: Cocona, Orinoco Apple, Peach Tomato, Topiro, Orinoko Apple and Turkey Berry

Sowing method: All year round in a very warm spot. In winter, keep mature plants cool (not below 5 degrees) and in a light place, and put them outdoors in summer (in a large pot). The plant will probably last 3-4 years, so above all, don't keep it too wet!

Sowing/planting time:

All year

Harvesting time:

All year

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Flower colour: Light-green flowers
Origin: South America
Average growth height: More than 120 cm
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Attractive to insects: N/A
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Ease of cultivation: Advanced

Latin: Solanum sessiliflorum
Dutch: Peach tomato
Also known as: Orinoco Apple
English: Cocona, Orinoco Apple, Peach Tomato, Topiro, Orinoko Apple and Turkey Berry