Tomatillo

Tomatillo: how big does it get?

Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 0.9 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is medium.

Tomatillo: what site does it need?

Tomatillo tolerates light shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 6 and 7.5.

Tomatillo: is it hardy?

Tomatillo is listed as hardy in zone 7–10 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Tomatillo: will it grow in Central Europe?

Tomatillo is an annual and grows outdoors across Central Europe – one season from spring sowing to autumn harvest. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.

Tomatillo: when is it harvested?

In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate the fruit ripens from August to October.

Tomatillo: when does it start cropping, and how much?

Tomatillo crops in its first year. Expect up to 1.5 kg per plant. Figures assume a good site; variety, soil and climate shift them considerably.

Tomatillo: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Tomatillo. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Tomatillo: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 7/10, Other uses 5/10.