Tomatillo

How to grow Tomatillo growing and care:

More than one plant, moist soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
?

Planting season:
Spring / Summer

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
All year

How to prune:
Dead parts

Size of the plant?
0.3-1.4 m, 12-56 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season?
Spring to summer as annual, all year as perennial

General information about the flower:
yellow, purple, white or green in round shape with merge petals

Pollination is done by:
Bees and need more than one plant in order to have fruits

Fruit information

Fruit harvest season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn

Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds, aphids

What can be done with big quantities of Tomatillo fruit?
Eat raw, salad, sauce, paste, cooked, baked, jams

Work requirements on the fruit:
Just to harvest

How long does it take to bear fruit?
6-10 weeks from seeds

Scientific name:

Physalis philadelphica