{"product_id":"tamarillo-yellow","title":"Tamarillo Yellow","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Best Sowing Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest period in the Gulf:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest period in Kuwait:\u003c\/strong\u003e October–January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart seeds in trays or small pots where temperature and moisture can be controlled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid starting seeds during the hottest summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 How to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a seed tray or small pot with a \u003cstrong\u003elight, fertile, well-draining seed-starting mix\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow the seeds about \u003cstrong\u003e3–5 mm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover lightly with soil and gently water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the container somewhere warm with good airflow and bright light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌡️ Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2–4 weeks, sometimes longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the seed mix moist during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperatures above \u003cstrong\u003e30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e can reduce germination success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Seedling Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide bright light as soon as seedlings emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep seedlings evenly watered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid excessive moisture around the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood ventilation is particularly important in humid Gulf coastal areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen seedlings develop several true leaves, gradually acclimatize them to outdoor conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Transplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant when seedlings are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e and well established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a large container or a sunny, protected garden location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e between plants if growing in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large container is recommended in Kuwait because it makes protection from extreme summer heat easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e☀️ Sunlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTamarillo prefers \u003cstrong\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Gulf, provide strong morning sunlight but protect the plant from intense afternoon summer sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring very hot weather, use approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30–50% afternoon shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the root zone consistently moist during active growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply when the upper layer of soil begins to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease watering during hot, dry weather and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid standing water, as poor drainage can damage the roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulching around the plant can help maintain soil moisture and reduce heat stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a fertile, loose, well-draining soil 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