Tomatillo
Tomatillo
Physalis philadelphica
vegetable☀️ full-sun🪴 well drained loam📏 medium🌡️ RHS H1c
About
Husked fruits used in salsas; grows like a branching tomato.
Top tip
Grow like tomatoes but with less fuss; harvest when husks dry and split to reveal full-sized fruits.
Also known as: Tomatillo, Physalis philadelphica
Pest Resilience
3/5 — Average
Generally fairly pest-free; Colorado beetle is a statutory pest (not established in UK).
Companion Planting
Grows well with
Keep apart from
Visual Characteristics
🍳
Culinary
Culinary Use
Salsa verde, enchiladas, chilli verde, guacamole, sauces, soups, grilled
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How to Propagate
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EasyHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H1c
USDA 10–11 equivalent