How to grow tamarillos: Planting, pruning and feeding tips – Kem Ormond

Opinion byKem OrmondFeatures writer·The Country·14 Nov, 2026 04:00 PM4 mins to readKem Ormond is a features writer for The Country as well as Coast & Country, covering all aspects of rural life.‌Kem Ormond's tamarillo tree.Kem Ormond's tamarillo tree.Well, it was a hive of activity over the weekend in my vegetable garden.The tomatoes are growing like triffids and will need to be staked and tied before long.I weeded the beetroot and carrots and enjoyed a couple of meals of new potatoes straight from the garden. There