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What is Tamarillo?
Tamarillo is aboriginal to South America. Tamarillo, also known as “Tree Tomato”, is now cultivated in many parts of the world. One of the largest producers of tamarillo is New Zealand. The name was revised to differentiate it from the ordinary tomatoes, thus emphasising on its exotic variety.
A few things tamarillo is great at
Nutrients’ rich fruit
Aids Weight Loss
Good For Skin
Helps Control Diabetes
Cures Inflamed Tonsils
Treats High Blood Pressure
Good For Heart
Eyesight
Cancer
NUTRIENTS’ RICH FRUIT
Tamarillo is packed with vitamins A, C, E and pro-vitamin A. It has a good source of B-complex vitamins such as niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin. Other nutrients in tamarillo are carbohydrates, protein, fat, calcium, potassium and sodium.
AIDS WEIGHT LOSS
It is beneficial for people who want to lose weight. Consumed raw, sprinkled with herbs or in the form of salads, the juice of tamarillo acts as a detoxifier when consumed. Its acidic properties help cut down fat. Exercising, in addition, can accelerate the results of weight loss.
GOOD FOR SKIN
Tamarillo offers vitamins A, C and E to ensure your skin stays healthy and radiant. Anthocyanin, phenols and flavonoids protect the skin from oxidative stress, pollution. Tamarillo also helps in anti-aging. Just as regular tomatoes, these can be used in home remedies for various skin problems.
HELPS CONTROL DIABETES
The chlorogenic acid present in tamarillo helps lower blood sugar levels in type-II diabetes mellitus. Tamarillo contains excellent antioxidants, which can reduce oxidative stress in organs such as the pancreas and the liver. Eating the pulp of tamarillo, or consuming its juice on a light stomach would ensure better results.
TRAINING
The Tamarillo Fruit
The plant is a small, half-woody, fast-growing, brittle tree; shallow-rooted; reaching 10ft in height.
ORIGIN AND DISTRIBUTION
Generally believed to be native to the South Americas.
VARIETIES
Gold-mine, Solid Gold, Inca red, Rothamer Red, Red Oratia, and Ruby red.
CLIMATE
The tamarillo prefers subtropical climate with altitude ranging from 1300m asl- 2400m asl
SOIL
The tree tomato cannot tolerate tightly compacted soil with low oxygen content.
FURTHER TRAINING
Tree tomato (Cyphomandra betacea ) growing protocol
The flesh is juicy and sub acid to sweet. The fruit has a slightly resinous aroma and the flavor suggests a mild or underripe tomato with a faintly resinous aftertaste.
PROPAGATION
Seeds or cuttings may be used for propagation. Seeds produce a high-branched, erect tree, ideal for sheltered locations. Cuttings develop into a shorter, bushy plant with low-lying branches, suitable for exposed, windy sites.
CULTURE
The trees are set out in pits dug out at 2-3 ft square and 3 ft deep with a spacing of 4 to 5 ft (1.2-1.5 m) apart. Closer planting is recommended in windy, unprotected locations.
IRRIGATION
The tree tomato cannot tolerate prolonged drought and must have an ample water supply during extremely dry periods.
POLLINATION
Tree tomato flowers are normally self-pollinating.
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