Litchi Tomato (Solanum sysimbrifolium)

Litchi Tomato (Solanum sysimbrifolium) This is a new plant for 2009. The four plants are thriving.
Seeds purchased here.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?VBNGT

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?Litchi2 11 April 2009 Litchi Tomato (Solanum sysimbrifolium) Morelle de Balbis Growth since 18 February 2009

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?LitchiT 24 April 2009 Litchi Tomato (Solanum sysimbrifolium)

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?LitchiO 15 May 2009 Litchi Tomato (Solanum sysimbrifolium)
One plant was placed outdoors and will be covered if temperature is low.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?LitchiJ 24 June 2009 Litchi Tomato (Solanum sysimbrifolium)
Growth is excellent and fruit is forming. The Colorado Potato Beetle prefers this plant to potatoes.

http://www.durgan.org/URL/?DYKRI 1 September 2009 Harvesting Litchi tomato
Litchi Tomato (Solanum sysimbrifolium)
Scissors and gloves were used to pick the Litchi fruit, due to many thorns. The fruit is prone to splitting if heavy rainfall and sun follow each other. There are many blossoms and immature fruit left, and if the season allows an 8 quart basket will be the total harvest. The fruit is pleasant to eat and will be used for snacks raw. One of the two plant in the garden was much superior in growth and fruit production.
http://www.durgan.org/URL/?LitchiTm Summary: Litchi Tomato