{"product_id":"menschenfressertomate-solanum-viride-samen","title":"Man-Eating Tomato \/ Poro Poro (Solanum viride) - Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe fruit with a grisly history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 seeds each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE in advance:\u003c\/b\u003e This is \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e a normal tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), but a completely different, wilder species of the genus \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"154\"\u003eSolanum\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Curious facts\u003c\/b\u003e The name perfectly describes this interesting plant! The \"man-eating tomato\" (called \"Poro Poro\" or \"Boro Dina\" on the islands) is said to have actually been used by cannibals in Fiji. The leaves and fruits were cooked together with the victims' flesh in traditional earth ovens. The enzymes and acids contained in the plant were supposed to make the tough human flesh more tender and digestible \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"471\"\u003e(Not a serving suggestion!)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e Perennial (shrub), if overwintered frost-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrowth height:\u003c\/b\u003e Can reach a good 100 to 150 cm as a pot plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabit:\u003c\/b\u003e Grows as a sprawling, slightly woody shrub with lanceolate leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlower \u0026amp; Fruit:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright red, slightly ribbed fruits develop from white, star-shaped flowers. They look like tiny, high-gloss beef tomatoes or small mini-peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e Its home are the tropical islands of the Pacific, especially Fiji, Tahiti and Tonga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/b\u003e Like many wild nightshades, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eSolanum viride\u003c\/i\u003e contains poisonous \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003esteroidal alkaloids\u003c\/b\u003e (such as solanine) in its green parts and unripe fruits. The ripe, red fruits also contain plenty of sharp bitter substances and tannins. However, these substances are largely broken down and neutralized by strong heat (cooking or frying).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIn the kitchen:\u003c\/b\u003e The fruits are extremely bitter and inedible raw! However, this disappears during cooking. Boiled, they make a spicy, slightly sour sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlack humor on the side:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for a Rotenburg salad platter (Please forgive the bad joke).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocation, care \u0026amp; other important things\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Sunny, warm and sheltered from wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare:\u003c\/b\u003e Cultivation and care are very similar to those of normal tomatoes. It needs nutrient-rich soil and regular watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/b\u003e A great advantage over the normal tomato: Poro Poro is perennial! The plants can be brought indoors before the first frost and overwintered in a cool, bright place. This way you will have a strong shrub next year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCultivation is basically the same as for normal tomatoes. Since the plant loves warmth and can be cultivated perennially, an early start indoors is worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhen to sow?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePre-cultivation (indoors):\u003c\/b\u003e From end of February to early April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHow to sow?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Place the seeds about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003e0.5 cm\u003c\/b\u003e deep in potting soil and cover lightly with soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e Moisten well and place the sowing containers in a bright, warm spot. For rapid germination, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003eSolanum viride\u003c\/i\u003e needs a cozy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003e20 to 25 °C\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGermination period:\u003c\/b\u003e Depending on the temperature, the first seedlings will appear after about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003e5 to 10 days\u003c\/b\u003e. As soon as they form the first true pairs of leaves, they can be pricked out (separated) into their own small pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlanting out \u0026amp; Location\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e Only after the Ice Saints (mid-May), when it is reliably warm outside and no more frosts are threatening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTip for overwintering:\u003c\/b\u003e Since the plant is perennial and can be overwintered cool, it is recommended to plant it directly in a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003elarge pot (at least 10 to 15 liters)\u003c\/b\u003e. This way you save yourself the arduous task of digging it out of the bed in autumn and can simply move it to its winter quarters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55384449253761,"sku":null,"price":2.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/340921369_7340611415954827_8375694464767075122_n.jpg?v=1772569684","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/menschenfressertomate-solanum-viride-samen","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}