Tomatillo.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados

Media

Tipo de planta

Annual vegetable

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

3 to 4 feet tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Mid summer to early autumn

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist and provide a sturdy cage or trellis to support the heavy fruit. Watch for the husks to split open, which is your signal that the fruit is ready for harvest. Ensure they get plenty of sun to encourage fruit production.

Riego

Water deeply whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Poda

Trim back excessive foliage to improve airflow and focus the plant's energy on fruit.

Trasplante

As an annual, these are typically grown in the ground or large containers for a single season.

Suelo

Well draining, fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

15 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Annual, typically 1 season

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

All parts of the plant except the ripe fruit are considered toxic if ingested.

Niños

Keep children away from the unripe fruit and foliage to prevent accidental ingestion of toxic plant parts.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the sticky residue on the fruit can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those with severe seasonal allergies.

Comestibilidad

Only the ripe fruit is edible, as the raw plant parts and unripe fruit contain solanine.

Cómo identificarla

• Papery husks surrounding round fruit
• Yellow flowers with dark centers
• Broad, jaggedly lobed green leaves
• Sprawling, bushy growth habit

Altura

0,6 a 1,2m

Anchura

0,6 a 0,9m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

yellow, 1,5 a 2,5cm

Frutos

green, purple, yellow, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Flea beetles — Small beetles that chew tiny holes in the leaves.
• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection causing white dusty spots on foliage.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring

Cuidados en invierno

This plant is typically grown as an annual and will die with the first frost.

En maceta

They grow well in large containers of at least 20 liters to accommodate their root systems.

Planting aromatic herbs nearby can help mask the scent of your tomatillos from hungry insects.

Buenas compañeras

• Basil — Basil is thought to improve the flavor of nearby nightshades.
• Caléndula — Marigolds help deter various garden pests.

Mantenla lejos de

• Florence Fennel — Fennel can inhibit the growth of many garden vegetables.

Especies parecidas

• Physalis pruinosa — It is a smaller, sweeter relative often grown in similar conditions.

Ciencia

Familia

Solanaceae

Género

Physalis

Orden

Solanales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Mexico and Central America

Conservación

This species is not of conservation concern and is widely cultivated.

It thrives in disturbed soils and sunny clearings within its native range.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas

Usos

culinary, salsas, sauces

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Do I need two plants for fruit?

Yes, you generally need at least two plants for cross pollination to ensure a good harvest.

When is the fruit ripe?

The fruit is ripe when it fills the husk and the husk begins to dry and split open.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Physalis comes from the Greek word for bladder, referring to the inflated husk, while philadelphica refers to its historical classification.

Bueno saberlo

• Tomatillos are a staple ingredient in Mexican green salsas.
• They are also known as husk tomatoes.
• The sticky film on the fruit is a natural defense against insects.