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Tomatillo
Physalis philadelphica
Also known as: husk tomato, Mexican ground cherry
Husked fruit essential for salsa verde. Vigorous spreading plants need at least two for cross-pollination.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing24–36″
Row Spacing36–48″
Planting Depth0.25″
Height36–48″
Spread24–36″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
75–100 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 4–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Plant at least 2 for cross-pollination. Self-seeds aggressively in warm climates.
Companion Plants
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