Tomatillo Fruits with yellow flowers and green leaves. The fruit is cut into 2 pieces revealing the flesh. Also the pods are shown on the front right of the picutre

(1/2) Tomatillo Fruits with yellow flowers and green leaves. The fruit is cut into 2 pieces revealing the flesh. Also the pods are shown on the front right of the picutre

Tomatillo fruit being displayed on a table

(2/2) Tomatillo fruit being displayed on a table By Molekuel [CC0 1.0] (Photo Credits)

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Tomatillo

Physalis philadelphica
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 cl... Read More
Other Names: husk tomato, mexican groundcherry, miltomate, Mexican husk tomato

$14.90 ($14.90-$18.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Tomatillo

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m

Plants required to Pollinate 2 compatible plants (Pollination Required)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

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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Tomatillo Reviews & Tips

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mgds31j13
★★★★ 5y ago

DARTS CREEK, QLD, Australia

Tasty fruit. Easily to grow.

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