TITTY FRUIT Solanum mammosum

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TITTY FRUIT Solanum mammosum

10 seeds

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Titty Fruit, also called Nipple fruit, cow's udder, apple of sodom produces 3-5" bright yellow orange fruit grown as an ornamental, for its odd shape. Fruits are poisonous if ingested.

Native to South America. This species has also naturalized in parts of Central America and the Caribbean.

Small shrubby perennial that can be grown as an annual. The nipple fruit is related to the naranjilla and tomato, and the plant looks similar. Large velvety leaves have purple veins and furry hair, along with prominent spikes. The branches and stems are also dotted with firm thorns. The nipple fruit is hardy to around 30F. Water regularly. The plant is not too particular about soil requirements. Bushy shrub to 3-6ft. The pink-purple flowers develop during spring and are followed by the waxy, yellow colored fruit ripening a few months later. Fruits are fleshy, poisonous, and contain several seeds.
Propagation: By seeds, cuttings can be rooted as well.

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Sowing instructions

Plant seeds 3/8 in deep in nursery beds in rows 8 in apart or in polyethylene bags containing a 50-50 mixture of potting soil and sand. In each bag, or each hole put 4 to 5 seeds expecting the emergence of 1 or 2 sturdy seedlings. Germination time varies from 15 to 40 days. Provide bright light - not full sun.