Galapagos Island Tomato, Wild Galápagos Tomato, Tomatillo
Lycopersiconcheesmanii

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Lycopersicon (ly-koh-PER-see-kon)
Species: cheesmanii (chees-MAN-ee-eye)

Synonym:Solanum cheesemanii

Synonym:Solanum cheesemaniae

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

Seed Collecting
Full Sun

Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Fruit Colors

Growing Habit

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Indeterminate