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Naranjilla

Solanum quitoense

Andean shrub grown for its acidic, aromatic orange fruit, used in beverages and cooking.

Family

Solanaceae

Temperature

15-25°C (absolute 10-30°C)

Rainfall

1500-3000mm (absolute 700-3750mm)

Altitude

2500m

Soil pH

6.5-7 (absolute 5.8-8)

Soil types

Fertile, well-drained soils