{"product_id":"818571-1","title":"Tree tomato","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe name Tamarillo originated in New Zealand and was coined to promote and name the fruit. The fruits are egg-shaped and measure 10x5 cm. The skin is glossy and thin, similar to that of a tomato. The fruits are ripe when they are orange or red. The flesh is orange or red in color and tastes slightly acidic but very aromatic; furthermore, 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 can be eaten raw, for those with a sweet tooth, with a little sugar. Ideal for fruit salads, ice cream, chutney, and pies! \n\u003cbr\u003eThe tree tomato is a strongly branched, evergreen semi-shrub that grows relatively quickly. The tree tomato has a short stem, the leaf stalks grow up to 15 cm long, and the leaves are heart-shaped, growing to 35x20 cm. When the leaf is bruised, a strange, aromatic scent is released. Pruning 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 pot 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 also Solanum betaceum\u003cbr\u003e\nDutch: Boomtomaat (Tree Tomato)\u003cbr\u003e\nAlso: Tamarillo, Solanum betaceum\u003cbr\u003e\nEnglish: Tree Tomato\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEARCH-NAMES-END --\u003e","brand":"Vreeken","offers":[{"title":"1 large plant","offer_id":44177485529141,"sku":"818571.1","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/9092\/3573\/files\/818571.jpg?v=1750790984","url":"https:\/\/www.vreeken.nl\/en\/products\/818571-1","provider":"Vreeken's Zaden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}