- Pour tree tomatoes - when and how often?
- Should I Fertilize a Tamarillo?
- How do I properly prune a tree tomato?
- How does a tree tomato overwinter?
Knowledge of tomato care is not a prerequisite for successfully cultivating a tree tomato. In fact, both plants only have in common that they belong to the nightshade family and that the fruits look similar. Before adding a tamarillo to your container plant collection, be sure to consult this guide. How to properly care for a tree tomato.
The tree tomato needs a lot of water in summer
Pour tree tomatoes - when and how often?
In the sunny, warm location on the balcony, a tree tomato evaporates huge amounts of water in summer. On the other hand, water consumption is significantly reduced in winter. How to professionally cover the high casting demand:
- Water the tamarillo several times a day in summer as soon as the substrate dries
- Water more sparingly in winter to prevent the root ball from drying out
If you don't want to constantly patrol with the watering can in summer, you can water the tropical balcony plant automatically. For this purpose, the coaster is filled with water every morning.
Should I Fertilize a Tamarillo?
The nutrient supply of a tree tomato is uncomplicated. From March to September, add a liquid vegetable fertilizer (€7.49) to the irrigation water once a week. From October to February, a tamarillo does not receive any fertilizer.
How do I properly prune a tree tomato?
With a majestic height of up to 300 cm, the tree tomato does not fit into normal winter quarters. A pruning is therefore useful and necessary before clearing. First remove all dead leaves and flowers. Then cut back the slightly woody or herbaceous shoots by a third.
If there is enough space behind glass, these maintenance measures can be omitted. Pinching - as with conventional tomatoes - or a maintenance pruning to promote branching will not have a beneficial effect on a tree tomato.
How does a tree tomato overwinter?
The tree tomato is not hardy, but has the strength to be cultivated for several years. Therefore, please clear the potted plant in good time in autumn. In the bright winter quarters at 5 to 12 degrees Celsius, your tamarillo will take a well-deserved break from growth. There is no need to worry if the leaves fall off. Fresh budding begins right on time at the beginning of spring.
tips
A tamarillo's extensive water consumption is reduced by mulching the tree disc from summer. A 5 to 8 cm thick layer of bark mulch, straw or expanded clay (19.73€) keeps the soil warm and moist longer.