Solanum ‘Tamarillo’ Red

Solanum betaceum 

Red Tamarillo produces fruit that is petite and teardrop shaped with a glossy smooth cranberry coloured skin flesh containing small soft edible seeds. The skin is thin and far too bitter to be eaten. Its flesh, though, when ripe, is bright, sweet-tart and piquant in flavour. Prefers a sheltered spot with well drained soil.

Red Tamarillo are very quick growing and will crop in 18mths reaching a height of 2-3 meters. They require well drained soil and are sensitive to wind and frost.