Naranjilla (Lulo)

Start seeds in warm, moist seed mix at 75–80°F; transplant to fertile, well-drained soil in a location sheltered from strong afternoon sun, as the large tropical leaves burn easily. This Andean highland fruit naturally grows at elevations where temperatures rarely exceed 85°F — it prefers the cool tropics and will struggle in humid Gulf Coast summers; maritime California and high-altitude zones 9–10 are ideal. The orange, tomato-like fruits are covered with soft hair when immature and ripen over several months; the intensely tart, aromatic pulp is used for juices, smoothies, and ice cream in Colombia and Ecuador. Prune to remove dead or crossing branches after harvest. Спосіб посадки: Посів на розсаду вдома Відстань між рослинами: 36–60 дюймів Висота: 48–84 дюймів Дні до схожості: 14–21 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 21–27°C

Start seeds in warm, moist seed mix at 75–80°F; transplant to fertile, well-drained soil in a location sheltered from strong afternoon sun, as the large tropical leaves burn easily. This Andean highland fruit naturally grows at elevations where temperatures rarely exceed 85°F — it prefers the cool tropics and will struggle in humid Gulf Coast summers; maritime California and high-altitude zones 9–10 are ideal. The orange, tomato-like fruits are covered with soft hair when immature and ripen over several months; the intensely tart, aromatic pulp is used for juices, smoothies, and ice cream in Colombia and Ecuador. Prune to remove dead or crossing branches after harvest. Спосіб посадки: Посів на розсаду вдома Відстань між рослинами: 36–60 дюймів Висота: 48–84 дюймів Дні до схожості: 14–21 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 21–27°C --- Час посадки: -8–-6 тижнів spring Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost in warm, humid conditions; transplant outdoors in a sheltered, partially shaded location after soil warms to 65°F.