{"title":"Tamarillo","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"200502","title":"Tamarillo Bold Gold - 1.9L","description":"\u003cp\u003eTamarillo Bold Gold has clusters of pink fragrant flowers that appear in spring within 18 months from planting, followed by large golden fruit which is sweet and less acidic than the red varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamarillo Bold Gold is a fast growing plant with large heart shaped leaves that are soft and hairy, reaching a size of 3m x 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a warm, sheltered sunny position with protection from strong winds and hard frosts. Tamarillo prefers well drained site with good moisture content and high in organic matter. Apply three applications of fertiliser during the growing season. One before pruning, second one month later and the third in February to help fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollination are self-fertile. Harvest - May to July.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Once your plant reaches 1 metre tall take the tip out to encourage branching and stopping the plant growing too tall so you can not reach the fruit. Frosts will naturally prune your tree. After the frost, remove old and dead wood. In areas of no frosts you will need to manually prune back growth to prevent over crowding. Always remember fruit is formed on the new spring growth, therefore a hard prune will maintain desired shape, size and maximise next seasons fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamarillos are susceptible to aphids and whitefly, consider companion planting with basil to repel pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.tb_button {padding:1px;cursor:pointer;border-right: 1px solid #8b8b8b;border-left: 1px solid #FFF;border-bottom: 1px solid #fff;}.tb_button.hover {borer:2px outset #def; background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}.ws_toolbar {z-index:100000} .ws_toolbar .ws_tb_btn {cursor:pointer;border:1px solid #555;padding:3px}   .tb_highlight{background-color:yellow} .tb_hide {visibility:hidden} .ws_toolbar img {padding:2px;margin:0px}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Tharfield Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39464028045449,"sku":"200502","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/1111\/7449\/products\/Tamarillo-Bold-Gold.jpg?v=1630199020"},{"product_id":"309535","title":"Tamarillo Tango - 1.9L","description":"\u003cp\u003eTamarillo Tango has clusters of pink fragrant flowers that appear in spring within 18 months from planting. This is followed by medium sized red\/orange fruit that are sweet and low in acidity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTamarillo Tango is a fast growing plant with large heart shaped leaves, reaching a height of 3m. Tamarillo Tango is self fertile and fruits are ready for harvest in May to July.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.tb_button {padding:1px;cursor:pointer;border-right: 1px solid #8b8b8b;border-left: 1px solid #FFF;border-bottom: 1px solid #fff;}.tb_button.hover {borer:2px outset #def; background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}.ws_toolbar {z-index:100000} .ws_toolbar .ws_tb_btn {cursor:pointer;border:1px solid #555;padding:3px}   .tb_highlight{background-color:yellow} .tb_hide {visibility:hidden} .ws_toolbar img {padding:2px;margin:0px}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Tharfield Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39464028930185,"sku":"309535","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/1111\/7449\/products\/Tamarillo-tango.jpg?v=1630199022"},{"product_id":"998035658","title":"Tamarillo - 10CM","description":"\u003cp\u003e*Out of season. New season item arrive from September.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTamarillo is a bushy every green shrub that can grow 3 metres or more with large heart shaped leaves, with red new growth. It flowers in Spring through Summer while fruits start to form in Autumn. Its fruits are egg shaped with shiny red or yellow smooth skin. The skin is bitter but the pulp is edible. Choose a spot in the garden based on where you are located and protecting it from strong winds. Plant in well-drained soil. Water deeply, two to three times a week, depending on weather conditions. Avoid overhead watering to reduce disease incidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39493674139785,"sku":"998035658","price":6.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/1111\/7449\/products\/Tamarillo-Palmers.jpg?v=1630199991"},{"product_id":"998105661","title":"Tamarillo Laird's Large","description":"\u003cp\u003eTamarillo Laird's Large has large bright red fruit. A fast growing plant, it can produce up to 15-20 kg of fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChoose a warm, sheltered position with protection from strong winds and hard frosts. Mix in some compost at planting time, Tamarillo Laird's Large prefers a well drained site with good moisture content and high in organic matter. Protect from the wind as these plants are shallow rooted and are intolerant to salt and frost.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply three applications of fertiliser during the growing season. One before pruning, second one month later and the third in February to help fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTamarillo Laird's Large is self fertile. Harvest Late April through to early September depending on the pruning regime employed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your plant reaches 1 metre tall take the tip out to encourage branching and stopping the plant growing too tall so you cannot reach the fruit. Frosts will naturally prune your tree. After the frost, remove old and dead wood. In areas of no frosts you will need to manually prune back growth to prevent over crowding. Always remember fruit is formed on the new spring growth, therefore a hard prune will maintain desired shape, size and maximise next seasons fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamarillos are susceptible to aphids and whitefly, consider companion planting with herbs such as basil or coriander to deter pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.tb_button {padding:1px;cursor:pointer;border-right: 1px solid #8b8b8b;border-left: 1px solid #FFF;border-bottom: 1px solid #fff;}.tb_button.hover {borer:2px outset #def; background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}.ws_toolbar {z-index:100000} .ws_toolbar .ws_tb_btn {cursor:pointer;border:1px solid #555;padding:3px}   .tb_highlight{background-color:yellow} .tb_hide {visibility:hidden} .ws_toolbar img {padding:2px;margin:0px}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Tharfield Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40988053504137,"sku":"998105661","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/1111\/7449\/products\/Tamarillo-Laird_s-Large.jpg?v=1670286611"},{"product_id":"998042200","title":"Tamarillo Mulligan - 1.9L","description":"\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamarillo Mulligan has clusters of pink fragrant flowers followed by medium dark red fruit. The fruit pulp is dark red and has a fully acidic flavour. Harvest is in autumn to early winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e, once your plant reaches 1 metre tall, take the tip out to encourage branching and stop the plant from growing too tall so you cannot reach the fruit. Frosts will naturally prune your tree. After the frosts have passed, remove old and dead wood. In areas with no frosts, you must manually prune back growth to prevent overcrowding. Always remember fruit is formed on the new spring growth. Therefore a hard prune will maintain the desired shape, size and maximise next season's fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply three applications of low nitrogen NPK fertiliser during the growing season. One before pruning, the second one month later and the third in February to help fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamarillos are susceptible to aphids and whitefly, especially when under stress. Spray with an organic insecticide when these insects are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tharfield Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42991742156937,"sku":"998042200","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/1111\/7449\/files\/tamarillos-sq.jpg?v=1727046218"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.palmers.co.nz\/collections\/tamarillo.oembed","provider":"Palmers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}