Re: Tree tomato

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• Subject: Re: Tree tomato
• From: a*@algonet.se (Ingrid)
• Date: Mon, 31 Mar 1997 15:42:28 +0200
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>I brought back from Ecuador (I have an import permit), some seeds of
>what they called a "tree tomato".  It grows about 4-5 feet tall and is
>obviously a perennial down there.  The fruit is "Roma" shaped and we had
>it served as juice and it was delicious.  I have germinated the seeds
>and have large plants almost 10 inches tall--but can't put them out
>yet.  Wonder if anybody can tell me what they might be and if there is
>any special care for them.
>
>Jean

Could be Cyphomandra betacea/crassicaulis. Special care? Prune in Spring,
they fruit in early age, often in small pots, propagate by seed. Can manage
down to 45 F in Winter. If allowed to grow large will form a nice canopy of
leaves.

Good Luck!

Ingrid

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