Tomatillo

Physalis ixocarpa

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Approximately 75 days from planting to harvest

About Tomatillo

Essential ingredient in Mexican green salsa. Sprawling plant producing papery-husked green fruit. Needs two plants for cross-pollination. Easier to grow than tomatoes and more prolific.

Growing Details

Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
Spread: 100 cm
Row Spacing: 60 cm
Height: 120 cm
Days to Harvest: 75 days
Square Foot Gardening: 1 per sq. ft.

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