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Old 05-09-2012, 12:56 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: Naranjilla (Solanum quitoense)

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Originally Posted by caliboy1994 View Post
Apparently it's native to highlands, so I would think it has at least some cold hardiness. It says it can't tolerate temperatures over 85 degrees though. That rules out the possibility of me growing it where I live
Grows here just fine in zone 10a with summer excursions to 100F and Santa Ana winds. The key has been partial shade and some shelter from the winds.
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