(Physalis ixocarpa 'Green')
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Green Tomatillo is an heirloom, tender, warm-weather perennial vegetable that is native to Mexico but can be found growing in gardens throughout the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 48-60” and features small, spherical, and green or green-purple fruit, averaging 1/2 to 1 1/2". This plant can be grown in a container, tolerates drought, and is edible!
- Non-GMO
- Heirloom
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Physalis
Species: ixocarpa
Variety: Green Tomatillo
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Annual Zones: 4-7/Perennial Zones: 8-11
Days to Maturity: 90-110 (Spring/Summer)
Hardiness: Tender. Tomatillos are sub-tropical and need plenty of fun and a warm sheltered spot.
Crops: Spring Transplant
Growing Season: Short, Long
Growing Conditions: Warm, Hot. Grow tomatillos like you would tomatoes, though they do not require staking and are more resistant to pests and diseases.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 65°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: No
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Warm, Hot). These plants prefer full sun.
Water: Moderate. Tomatillos are quite drought tolerant, but for best fruit production they should be watered regularly.
Feeder: Light. Generally, Tomatillos are independent plants and don't need a lot of attention. Give them a feed of compost tea or liquid Kelp when the flowers first appear.
Suitability: Drought tolerant, High heat, Needs lots of space.
Small Gardens?: Yes
Containers?: Yes. Tomatillos are well suited to container growing and will do quite well if you make sure to give them plenty of sun and a steady supply of water. Plant them in a pot at least 12” deep and 8 to 12” in diameter.
Attracts beneficial insects?: No.
Maintenance: Low
Plant Height: 48-60"
Plant Diameter: 24-36"
Spacing: 24-36"
Produces: small, spherical, and green or green-purple fruit, averaging 1/2 to 1 1/2".
Zones: 4-11
Genus: Physalis
Species: ixocarpa
Variety: Green Tomatillo
Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Annual Zones: 4-7/Perennial Zones: 8-11
Days to Maturity: 90-110 (Spring/Summer)
Hardiness: Tender. Tomatillos are sub-tropical and need plenty of fun and a warm sheltered spot.
Crops: Spring Transplant
Growing Season: Short, Long
Growing Conditions: Warm, Hot. Grow tomatillos like you would tomatoes, though they do not require staking and are more resistant to pests and diseases.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 65°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: No
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Warm, Hot). These plants prefer full sun.
Water: Moderate. Tomatillos are quite drought tolerant, but for best fruit production they should be watered regularly.
Feeder: Light. Generally, Tomatillos are independent plants and don't need a lot of attention. Give them a feed of compost tea or liquid Kelp when the flowers first appear.
Suitability: Drought tolerant, High heat, Needs lots of space.
Small Gardens?: Yes
Containers?: Yes. Tomatillos are well suited to container growing and will do quite well if you make sure to give them plenty of sun and a steady supply of water. Plant them in a pot at least 12” deep and 8 to 12” in diameter.
Attracts beneficial insects?: No.
Maintenance: Low
Plant Height: 48-60"
Plant Diameter: 24-36"
Spacing: 24-36"
Produces: small, spherical, and green or green-purple fruit, averaging 1/2 to 1 1/2".
Zones: 4-11