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Subtropical / Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum)

Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum)
Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum) Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum)
Nipple Fruit (Solanum mammosum)
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The peculiar yellow fruits are used in traditional medicine, have a cleansing effect and can be used to wash for example clothes with.

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Family: Solanaceae
Scientific name: Solanum mammosum
Common name: Nipple fruit / Cow’s udder
Origin: South-America

Nipple fruit or cow’s udder has peculiar fruits, and can be grown as an annual in the garden or as a container plant at a minimum of 0 degC during winter. The fruits are poisonous and are mostly grown for decoration. They also have a role in traditional medicine, for example to counteract athlete’s foot. The fruits have a cleansing effect and can also be used to wash for example clothes. The species is family of the tomato and aubergine/eggplant and grows in nature as a small bush.

Sowing description: Sow the seeds in early spring indoors in sowing mix. Keep the soil constantly moist during germination.

Sowing time: February – may
Difficulty: Easy
Minimum temperature: 0 degrees Celcius

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