TREE TOMATO FARMING

 Tree tomato, which also goes by the name of tamarillo, is believed to have originated in the Andes Mountains of South America, specifically in the regions of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. The fruit was used by the Incas and other indigenous people of the region long before the arrival of Europeans. After the Spanish colonization of South America, tree tomato was brought to other parts of the world, including the Philippines where it was introduced in 1913. The British also brought the fruit to Kenya in the 1900s, where it became a popular crop for both small and large-scale farmers. Today, tree tomato is grown in many parts of the world, including New Zealand, Australia, India, and other tropical and subtropical regions.

Maturity Duration: Tree tomatoes usually take around 8 months to mature from seedlings.

Expected Yield: The yield of tree tomatoes depends on several factors such as variety, soil nutrients, rainfall, altitude, and temperature. However, on average, a mature tree tomato plant can produce 150-300 fruits per year.

Growing Season: Tree tomatoes can be grown year-round in areas with a warm climate.

Nutritional Value: Tree tomatoes are a good source of Vitamin A, C, K, and antioxidants.

Growing Altitude: Tree tomatoes can be grown at altitudes between 1000m to 2500m above sea level.

Pest and Diseases: The common pest and diseases that affect tree tomatoes include nematodes, aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew, and root rot.

Growing Rainfall: Tree tomatoes require regular rainfall of between 900mm to 1500mm per year for optimum growth and yield.

Growing Temperature: Tree tomatoes grow best in temperatures between 15°C to 25°C.

Growing Soils and PH: Tree tomatoes grow well in well-drained soils with a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5. They can tolerate acid or alkaline soils as long as it is well-drained.