Tomatillo 'Mexican Husk'

Physalis ixocarpa

How to grow Tomatillo 'Mexican Husk'

  • Full Sun

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Mexican Husk likes a position of full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Mexican Husk is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Planting Mexican Husk in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.0 and 7.0 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Mexican Husk from seed

Sow 0.58 inches (1.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 2.47 feet (76.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 24°C / 75°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Mexican Husk

As Mexican Husk is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Mexican Husk