Naranjilla

Solanum quitoense, Solanaceae

Zones

10a–11b

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

PeppermintMentha x piperita

Pest Deterrent

Purple BasilOcimum basilicum var. purpurascens

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

True IndigoIndigofera tinctoria

Nitrogen Fixation

Castor BeanRicinus communis

Trap CropPest Deterrent

Mexican OreganoLippia graveolens

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

CassavaManihot esculenta

Naranjilla contains solanine and other alkaloids that can inhibit growth of nearby food crops like cassava

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Naranjilla grow in?

Naranjilla grows in USDA hardiness zones 10a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Naranjilla?

Good companions for Naranjilla include Peppermint, Purple Basil, True Indigo, Castor Bean, Mexican Oregano.

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