Tomatillo, Husk Tomato, Miltomate, Tomate de Fresadilla 'Verde Puebla'

Physalisixocarpa

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Physalis (fy-SAL-is)
Species
ixocarpa (iks-so-KAR-puh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | February 2010 | positive

This traditional Mexican heirloom produces a prolific bushy plant growing 3-4' tall and across, and does well in partial shade.
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2004 | neutral

A medium tall plant that yielded almost 19 tons per acre in Indianna field trials. Large fruits averaging 0.9 ounces.
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