Tomatillo, Husk Tomato, Miltomate, Tomate de Fresadilla 'Merida Market Tomatillo'

Physalisixocarpa

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Physalis (fy-SAL-is)
Species
ixocarpa (iks-so-KAR-puh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Belleview, Florida

Indianapolis, Indiana

Tiverton, Rhode Island

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Gardener's Notes:

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| July 2009 | positive

I found the plant Tomatillo grows quite well in both Christchurch New Zealand, and Timaru. Would really love to try a wine out both of th...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2005 | neutral

A smaller but more prolific version of Purple.

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