We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.Listing is for 5 SeedsThe Solanum mammosum, known as nipple fruit, titty fruit, Cow's Udder, Apple of Sodom or Pichichio (in Costa Rica), is an annual to perennial plant in the Solanaceae family. Native of South America, but has been naturalized in the Greater Antilles, Central America and Caribbean. This is a bushy shrub that grows up to 3-6ft. It is a small, shrubby erect perennial that can be grown as an annual. The nipple fruit is related to the naranjilla and tomato, and the plant looks similar. Usually grown as an ornamental for its unique resemblance to a human breast fruits. Fruits are fleshy, poisonous, and contain several seeds. They are about 3-5" long and are grown as ornaments, for their odd shape. The Solanum has large velvety leaves with purple veins and furry hair, along with prominent spikes. The branches and stems are also dotted with firm, sharp thorns. The purple-pink flowers develop during spring and will bloom in late summer or early fall.The flowers are followed by the waxy, yellow colored fruit ripening a few months later. Hardiness: 9-11 Mature Nipplefruit is poisonous and should not be ingested. Unripe Nipplefruit is believed by some to be edible and cooked as a vegetable, but caution should be taken to ensure the fruit is unripe and prepared properly to avoid poisoning. In the Philippines, the fruit is boiled whole, and both the juice that is released into the boiling water and the fruit are consumed. The leaves are also prepared as a tea and are considered a mild narcotic. Nipplefruit will keep up to two weeks when stored whole in a cool and dry place. Nipplefruit, botanically classified as Solanum mammosum, is an inedible and poisonous fruit that belongs to the Solanaceae, or nightshade family along with potatoes, eggplant, and tomatoes. Also known as Fox Head, Five Fingered eggplant, Apple of Sodom, Titty fruit, and Cow’s Udder, this fruit is grown for ornamental purposes and is often used in floral arrangements as a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Asian cultures. The plant is not too particular about soil requirements. Likes full sun. This plant will grow in any neutral fertile soil.
