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bimmy's Tomato

Plant: Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa) | 0 | Happy

Care instructions for Tomato

General Information for Tomatillo

The details below are the general care instructions for Tomatillo Physalis ixocarpa plants - so feel free to update the details below so that everyone can benefit!

How to grow and keep Tomatillo happy

Tomatillos are almost completely self-incompatible and require at least two plants to normally produce fruit.

As plant is a member of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family, all other parts of the tomatillo besides the fruit are inedible.

There are a large variety of tomatillo species, but many are poisonous.

While full sun is best for this plant, light shade is also well tolerated.

USDA Zone Range Which zones does Tomatillo grow best in? 5 - 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Tomatillo. 6.0 - 7.0
Water Requirements How much water does Tomatillo require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Tomatillo need? Medium
Soil The type of soil that Tomatillo needs. Loam Sun How much sunlight does Tomatillo need to grow? Full Sun
Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Tomatillo in. 75°C / 167°F Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Tomatillo in. 90°C / 194°F

How to sow and germinate Tomatillo

Germination inside is the easiest and will ensure that your seedlings aren’t frost damaged.

An optimum soil temp for germination is 27°C, however they will germinate at lower temperatures, albeit more slowly – the soil should be at least 20°C.

How to transplant Tomatillo

Hardening off is extremely important before transplanting outside. A span of a two-week harden should suffice.

Like tomatoes, you can bury tomatillos quite deeply, leaving only about 4" of the whole plant above soil.

How to harvest Tomatillo

Companion plants for Tomatillo

These plants will grow well with Tomatillo:

Repellent plants for Tomatillo

These plants will not grow well with Tomatillo so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Tomatillo pests

These pests are known to attack Tomatillo plants:

Common Tomatillo diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Tomatillo plants:

How long does Tomatillo take to grow?

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