Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Easy
- Grown as
- Annual
- Days to Maturity
- 68-70 (Spring/Summer)
- Growing Habit
- -
- Hardiness
- Tender
Tomatillos are sub-tropical and need plenty of fun and a warm sheltered spot.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Warm, Hot
Grow tomatillos like you would tomatoes, though they do not require staking and are more resistant to pests and diseases.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 65°F - 90°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 60°F
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- No
- Light
- Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Warm, Hot)
Plants prefer full sun.
- Water
- Moderate
Tomatillos are quite drought tolerant, but for best fruit production they should be watered regularly.
- Feeder
- Light
Generally, Tomatillos are independent plants and don't need a lot of attention. Give them a feed of compost tea or liquid Kelp when the flowers first appear.
- Suitability
- Drought tolerant, High heat, Needs lots of space
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
Tomatillos are well suited to container growing, and will do quite well if you make sure to give them plenty of sun and a steady supply of water. Plant them in pot at least 12” deep and 8 to 12” in diameter.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- No
- Color
- Purple
- Fruit Size
- 0.5 - "
- Plant Height
- 36.0 - 48.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 24.0 - 36.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-11
- Disease Resistance
- Taste Profile
Sweet, distinctive tomatillo flavor.
- Rotation Group
- Fruits: Solanaceae + Cucurbits