{"product_id":"818570-1","title":"Tree tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe name Tamarillo originated in New Zealand and was coined to promote and name the fruit. The fruits are oval-shaped and 10x5 cm in size. The skin is shiny and thin, similar to a tomato. The fruits are ripe when they are orange or red. The flesh is orange or red in color and tastes slightly sour, but very aromatic; otherwise, the taste is comparable to that of a common tomato. The skin is bitter and can be easily removed by briefly dipping it in boiling water. The fruit is good to eat raw, with a little sugar for those with a sweet tooth. Ideal for fruit salads, ice cream, chutney, and pies! \n\u003cbr\u003eThe tree tomato is a heavily branched, evergreen subshrub that grows quite quickly. The tree tomato has a short trunk, the leaf stalks can grow up to 15 cm long, and the leaves are heart-shaped and grow to 35x20 cm. When the leaf is bruised, a strange, aromatic scent is released. Pruning of the plant is possible to keep it in check. The beautiful flowers are 2 cm wide and grow in clusters at the tips in April-May. They have 5 petals that are light pink or lavender colored with yellow stamens; the tree tomato is self-pollinating. The plant can produce ripe fruits without problems as a potted plant. In summer, place it outdoors in the sun. For optimal production (ripe in October-November), the Tamarillo must overwinter frost-free at a minimum temperature of 10°C. An older plant can tolerate 3 degrees of frost for a short time and can spend the winter in a much cooler place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-START --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames:\u003cbr\u003e\nLatin: Cyphomandra betacea, or Solanum betaceum\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Boomtomaat\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso known as: Tamarillo, Solanum betaceum\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Tree Tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 plant","offer_id":44177485496373,"sku":"818570.1","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/818570_315e6ece-014c-482c-9958-d1e703423a56.jpg?v=1750790994","url":"https:\/\/www.vreeken.nl\/en\/products\/818570-1","provider":"Vreeken's Zaden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}