Scary looking tomato relative producing 1" red fruits. Interesting oddity.
I'm looking to make a trade but will also do for SASE. Seed will be available in the next week or two.
Have for SASE/trade: Litchie Tomato
Flower
i want very much some seed from these plant
i have enough to trade
marjolein from the netherlands
I would love some seed. What do they taste like? I can do a trade or a SASE.
Thanks,
Elsa
I am mostly looking for unusual/uncommon edibles that are perennial and hardy in USDA zone 5
i will do sase dont know if my little chilitepins are ready yet which are very hot
marjolein from the netherlands - unfortunately, I do not think I will be able to ship to you or trade. All is not lost, however, as perhaps there is a Dave's member that wants to trade with you that will SASE me for the seeds.
Elsa, I would try the SASE but have no confidence in success as I have no knowledge of shipping to South Africa and no confidence in the results. You may want to follow the suggestion above.
The fruit of the Litchi tomato is structured very much like a Physallis (ground cherry or tomatillo). I have tasted and eaten in small quantities, but the scary appearance of the fruit, plant and family that it belongs to has me cautious. Fruit is sweet and mild tasting, somewhat berry like or similar to a bland red tomato but sweet. I have tried to do research on the net to find out more about it, but due to the tropical fruit of similar name, can't find much.
Imzadi, Unfortunately I am one of those people that cannot eat hot peppers. I actually get blisters from them in my mouth, even the mild ones. I will still send you seeds for SASE. Let's take this to d-mail to see what we can do.
marjolein (bartjestuin),
I will be your go-between for the Litchi tomato. Just send some Pheasant's Eye seeds to me.
krowten,
Please send two seed packets to me in one SASE, which I'm going to send to you.
There. That takes care of that (provied that krowten is willing...)
Brightstar, I'll be happy to comply - seems like everybody benefits this way.
krowten, I would appreciate two packets of the Litchi tomato, one for me and one for friends. I have a large number of Heirloom Tomato varieties to choose from, if you are interested. I am still in the process of tomato seed saving and will be for several more weeks. I have Jolly Jester Marigolds, an old French variety, grown by Thomas Jefferson in 1790, Some Iran Squash Seed somewhat rare, and some melon seed.
I look foward to hearing from you.
Gary/Louisville
Litchi seed has been drying for the past week and will ship this week. Last chance to get your SASE to me (I think I have dmailed my address to all interested). I intend to divide up my seed stock among the sase's by Thursday so please be in touch if you have been delayed.
sent email was delayed due to faimly coming in for emergancy. will get it out first thing monday.