Physalis philadelphica 'Toma Verde'
Tomatillo
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Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Toma Verde') - Description
Tomatillos have the sweet tangy flavor that's essential for authentic salsa and many southwestern dishes. Fruits, the size of a small tomato, are green when ripe, and are encased in papery husks. The fruits are generally ready for harvest within 100 days from seed germination.
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Toma Verde') - Blooming
Blooms in the summer but is not known for its flowers. The Chinese Lantern Plant has a decorative calyx that looks like a little "lantern".
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Toma Verde') - Growth
Tomatillos are warm season annuals. Grows best with soil temperatures above 60°F (15°C) and air temperatures above 80°F (15°C).
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Toma Verde') - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow seeds after the threat of frost has passed. Also possible to start seedlings indoors and transplant when the weather warms. Amend the soil with compost before planting.
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Toma Verde') - Pest
Pick off Japanese beetles, hornworms, and leafrollers from the plants. Protect young plants from cutworms by surrounding with paper collars. Tomatillos are prone to diseases like verticillium wilt and mosaic virus. Avoid diseases by rotating crops from year to year and cleaning crop debris in fall.
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Toma Verde') - Interesting facts
Native to Central America and has been used for thousands of years as ingredients in salsa verde, chili verde, and other Mexican dishes. The sweet flavor of the tomatillo contrasts that of the hot chile peppers.
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Toma Verde') - Soil and irrigation
Does best with slightly acidic soil that is well-draining. Keep the soil moist. Provide a mulch to enhance soil water retention.
