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Solanaceae
Solanum Species, Peruvian Nightshade, Wild Peruvian Tomato
Solanumperuvianum
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Family
Solanaceae
(so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Solanum
(so-LAN-num)
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Species
peruvianum
(per-u-vee-AN-um)
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Synonym
Lycopersicon peruvianum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
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Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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