| Tzimbalo | |
| Solanum caripense |
A very rare fruit that is quite similar to the pepino, but having round fruits growing to a bit over 1" wide. Like the pepino, the fruits are cream colored, with prominent purple stripes. Flavor is melon like, with some sour and tart overtones.
Description: A shrubby plant growing to a couple feet. Growth habit tends to be more compact than the pepino and the plant does well in containers.
Hardiness: Likely not too frost hardy. Not freeze hardy.
Growing Environment: Can be grown as an annual provided a long enough warm season. Grow in full sun, water regularly.
Propagation: By seeds.
Uses: Fruits are eaten fresh.
Native Range: Native to South America.