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Cocono
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Germ. Temp |
22 to 25 | |
Germ. Time |
21 days | |
Size |
2m | |
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 |
Purple - Red |
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Fruit Length |
2-10cm |
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| £1.70 for 10 | |
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The plant is a herbaceous shrub up to 2m high, with downy stems,
densely white-hairy twigs, and ovate leaves. The fruit may be
round, oblong or conical-oval, with bluntly rounded apex; 2-10 cm
long, and up to 6 cm wide at the base. The thin, tough skin is
coated with a slightly prickly, peach-like fuzz until the fruit is
fully ripe, then it is smooth, deep purple-red, and has a bitter
taste. |
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