Cannibal's Tomato

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Ordering seeds for this and I've never grown or heard of it, but after reading the description below, I have got to try it.

Bright red fruit much like the tomato, used in sauces and flavorings like the tomato.

Description: Small shrub similar to the common tomato, can be grown as an annual or perennial.

Hardiness: Unknown, but probably not frost hardy.

Growing Environment: Climate requirements are probably similar to most Solanum annuals.

Propagation: By seeds, which can be slow to germinate, often taking several weeks to a few months.

Uses: Uses are similar to common tomato. Leaves are eaten as salad greens. In Fiji, legend has it that among cannibal tribes, the cannibal's tomato was regarded as the perfect sauce for the consumption of human flesh, but we're not about to test this out.

Native Range: Native to the South Pacific Fijian islands.

Picture here:

http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/cannibal_tomato.htm
 

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I've never heard of it, but it sounds interesting...you will have to keep us updated on how it works for you.
 

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It might be worth a try just for the fact that it's a perennial. Probably won't Winter over anywhere but Southern Florida though.
 

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Now you can finally have the perfect sauce to pair with that human flesh! Yikes! What a funny ad for a tomato! Can't wait to hear how that grows and tastes!
 

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I'm with Lesa, that is some funny things to say about something that is supposed to taste good... or they are trying to sell ya...

I mean.... :th

Give it a try and let us know. :thumbsup
 

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That could be a "prospective" alternative!
 

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