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Tzimbalo
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Germ. Temp |
22 to 25 | |
Germ. Time |
21 days | |
Size |
0.5m | |
Hardiness |
Rootstock may survive light frosts if
protected | |
Position |
Full sun, rich well draining soil/compost.
Pot or ground. Over winter in bright frost free place or mulch
rootstock well. | |
Conditions |
Prefers ample moisture, but doesn't like
being waterlogged. Feed fortnightly with a dilute organic tomato feed
once flowering has started. |
| Fruit Ripens |
Green/Yellow - Purple Stripes |
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Fruit Length |
2-3cm |
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| Out of Stock | |
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This species similar to the Pepino
(melon pear), but with smaller rounded fruits of about 2-3 cm wide.
Green skin striped in purple, turning cream when fruit is fully
ripe. White flesh turns yellow when mature. Tart, sour flavour that
improves and gets sweeter with age. Earlier fruiting than the
Pepino and easier to grow in cooler climates. Smaller plants, about
40-50 cm high or can crawl. Good ornamental potential with its long
trusses of fruits hanging down. Can be grown in pots. |
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