Lycopersicon peruvianum

Physical Characteristics

Lycopersicon peruvianum is a ANNUAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is frost tender. It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western S. America

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105]. The fruit is green and hairy but has a sweet tomato-like flavour[1]. The fruit is about 7mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

All green parts of the plant are poisonous[76].