TOMATILLO

Botanical Name: Physalis philadelphica

Description

These versatile fruits can be harvested at different stages of ripeness to take advantage of a range of flavours. For a sweeter flavour leave on the bush until fully ripe. For salsa harvest early when the fruit is sour and light in flavour. Like their close relative the Cape Gooseberry Tomatillos are high in pectin making them ideal for preserving in jam and chutney. They can also be dried to enhance the sweetness of the fruit. Prefer a frost free, sunny position in well drained soil.

Other Names: husk tomato, mexican groundcherry, miltomate, Mexican husk tomato

Image	Price	Avail.	Propagation	Size	Buy Options
	$17.90	0	Seedling	Pot: 0.75L Height: 30-40cm	In Production
	$14.90	0	Seedling	Small	Seeking Propagation Material

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Preferred Climate

Subtropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)

0-1m

Plants required to Pollinate

1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?

Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter?

All Leaves (Evergreen)

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Suitability in Pots

Yes

Water Requirements

Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest

First Year

Sun or Shade

Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type

Good Drainage

Soil pH

Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

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