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Physalis philadelphica 'Ixocarpa'
Mexican Tomatillo
Mexican Tomatillo
Exposure
- Sun
Rusticity
Annuelle
Bloom time
- June
- July
- August
- September
- Mexican cooking
- Salsa
- Original
- Imposing plant
- Maturity: 75 days
Tomatillo originally from Mexico. A distant cousin of the tomato, the tomatillo is the essential ingredient in the preparation of salsa but can also be used in other culinary preparations such as soup. The greenish to purple fruit is coated in a green, paper-like covering formed from the calyx which turns brown when ripe. When the fruit ripens, it fills the husk. The plant measures 1.50 to 2 meters in height, be sure to give it space in the garden. Maturity: 75 to 90 days.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Spacing
61 - 91 cm
Spread
61 - 76 cm
Height
178 - 229 cm
Spacing
24 - 36 in.
Spread
24 - 30 in.
Height
70 - 90 in.
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Bushy
Flowering colours:
- Yellow
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Abundant and consistent
Maintenance:
- May require support
Soil requirement:
- Rich and well drained
Features
Features
Resistance:
- phytopathologies
- Parasites
Attract:
- Pollinators
Use:
- Pot
- Full ground
Attribute:
- Very productive
