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Tomatillo, Husk Tomato 'Dr. Wyche's Yellow'

Physalisixocarpa

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Physalis (fy-SAL-is)
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Species
ixocarpa (iks-so-KAR-puh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height

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Category
Annuals
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Given to SSE by the late Dr. John Wyche. Unique yellow-colored tomatillo with contrasting purple blush; nice sweet flavor. Very productiv...Read More

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