Additional information
Seed Type | Conventional |
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Latin Name: | Physalis ixocarpa |
Alternate Names | Mexican husk tomato |
Germination: | 7-14 days |
Maturity: | 70-80 days from transplant |
Ripe Color | Both outer husk and fruit are green with dark purple blushing. Harvest when fruit fills out its husk and husk begins to split. |
Support Needed | None. Optionally, cage or stake to keep from sprawling. |
Exposure: | Full Sun |
Planting Method | Transplanting recommended. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Set out when all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Two or more plants are needed for proper fertilization and fruit set. Isolated tomatillo plants rarely set fruit. |
Planting Depth: | 1/4" |
Spacing | Space plants 24" apart in rows 3-4 feet apart. |
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