(1/1) Bush Tomato dried fruit
Bush Tomato
Solanum centraleRipe fruits dry on the bush to resemble brown raisins. Flavour profile is sweet and fruity with a spicy finish. Small shrub to 30cm found in central Australia, tolerating dry conditions and light frost. Has soft hairy silver leaves and purple star flowe... Read More
Other Names: Desert Raisin, Kutjera
$19.90
Specifications of Bush Tomato
Preferred Climate Arid (Dry)Learn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year, 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Perfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, PotAsh
Growth Rate Fast
