Tomatillo
Physalis ixocarpa · Ground Cherries · Nightshade family
Also known as: Mexican Husk Tomato · Husk Tomato
Easy60–120cmNot pet-safeEdible
Tomatillo care at a glance
Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 18–29 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 18–29 °C
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Tomatillo
Possible pests on Tomatillo include Aphids, Three-lined potato beetle and Whitefly. A possible disease is Verticillium wilt. Tomatillo is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit are toxic, while fruit can be eaten.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Three-lined potato beetle Low
- Whitefly Low
Disease
- Verticillium wilt Low
Toxicity
- Solanine glycoalkaloids Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Tomatillo
- Which pests affect Tomatillo?
- Possible pests on Tomatillo include Aphids, Three-lined potato beetle and Whitefly.
- Which diseases affect Tomatillo?
- A possible disease is Verticillium wilt.
- Is Tomatillo toxic to cats and dogs?
- Tomatillo is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit are toxic, while fruit can be eaten.
- How much water does Tomatillo need?
- Tomatillo has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Tomatillo need?
- Tomatillo prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Tomatillo frost-hardy?
- Tomatillo is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.
- Can you eat Tomatillo?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit. Other parts (leaves, stems, flowers and unripe fruit) are toxic, though.