About this guild
Tamarillo, pepino, okra, exotic nightshades, and melons suit frost-free NZ pockets — Kerikeri, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Nelson sun-traps. Manage wind and winter protection for perennials like tamarillo.
NZ note
Troppo NZ specialises in subtropical plants — many in this guild overlap Orchard Planner.
Plants in Heat Lover Guild
12 species — tap for individual companion guides and spacing.
nightshade
Bush Tomato
24-36" spacing
nightshade
Cape Gooseberry
36-48" spacing
cucurbit
Choko (Chayote)
36-48" spacing
nightshade
Cocona
36-48" spacing
nightshade
Dwarf Tamarillo
48-60" spacing
nightshade
Ethiopian Eggplant
24-36" spacing
nightshade
Kutjera (Desert Raisin)
24-36" spacing
nightshade
Naranjilla (Lulo)
48-72" spacing
nightshade
Okra
12-18" spacing
nightshade
Pepino Melon
24-36" spacing
nightshade
Tamarillo (Tree Tomato)
72-96" spacing
nightshade
Turkey Berry
36-48" spacing
Planting tips
- Plant after last frost; use cloches in marginal climates.
- Tamarillo needs sturdy stakes and frost cloth in cold snaps.
- Pair with comfrey mulch and pollinator edges from other guilds.
Use the compatibility matrix
Filter to Heat Lover Guild to see green (beneficial), red (incompatible), and grey (neutral) for every pair. Desktop: hover cells. Mobile: tap for details and sources.
- Filter — guild pre-selected in the matrix URL
- Compare — row × column shows each relationship
- Plan — share the URL or download the PDF guide