TAMARILLO WHITE EGG Seeds for Your Gardening Success

Add an exotic touch to your home garden with Tamarillo White Egg Seeds (Solanum betaceum) — a rare, creamy-white fruit variety of the tree tomato family. Known for its smooth, egg-shaped fruits and mild tropical flavor, this plant brings ornamental beauty and culinary delight to any garden. Perfect for container growing or outdoor planting in warm regions, Tamarillo White Egg trees produce glossy green foliage, fragrant flowers, and nutritious fruits high in antioxidants and vitamins.

Features

• Unique White Variety: Produces rare, creamy-white fruits with mild, refreshing flavor.

• High Germination Rate: Premium-quality, non-GMO seeds ensure healthy growth.

• Fast-Growing Plant: Matures within 12–18 months in ideal conditions.

• Ornamental & Edible: Attractive tree with lush green leaves and fragrant blooms.

• Rich in Nutrients: Packed with vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants.

• Ideal for Containers or Gardens: Suitable for patios, balconies, or open soil beds.

Specifications

• Common Name: White Egg Tamarillo / Tree Tomato

• Scientific Name: Solanum betaceum

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Tropical Fruit Tree Seeds

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 – 11

• Growth Habit: Small evergreen fruiting shrub/tree

• Mature Height: 6 – 10 feet (1.8 – 3 m)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5

• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy

• Temperature Range: 65 – 85°F (18 – 29°C)

• Fertilization: Use balanced, organic compost monthly during growth

• Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

• Fruit Time: Late summer to early fall

• Fruit Size: 2 – 3 inches (5 – 7.5 cm)

• Fruit Color: Creamy white skin with light yellowish pulp

• Germination Time: 3 – 6 weeks

• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.6 cm)

• Planting Season: Spring or early summer

• Lifespan: Perennial in warm zones; can be overwintered indoors

• Uses: Fresh eating, salads, jams, desserts, and ornamental gardening

Planting Guide

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

2. Fill pots with rich, well-drained soil or seed-starting mix.

3. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and water gently.

4. Keep soil moist and maintain temperatures between 70–80°F (21–27°C).

5. Transplant seedlings outdoors once they reach 6–8 inches tall.

6. Space plants about 3 feet apart in sunny locations.

7. Water regularly and support the plant as it grows.

8. Harvest fruits when the skin turns creamy-white and slightly soft to touch.