Grow guide
How to grow De Milpa Tomatillo
Physalis ixocarpa
- Type
- Tomatillo
- Zones
- USDA zones 3–11
- Sun
- Full
- Time to harvest
- 70–90 days
- Spacing
- 24″ apart
- Density
- 1 per sq ft
- Habit
- Vining
- Frost tolerance
- Tender
- Sowing
- Start indoors, then transplant
- Start indoors
- 6 weeks before last frost
Care
- Water Weekly
- Trellis As needed
- Harvest As needed
Notes
Traditional Mexican heirloom with small 1.5 in. fruits and sharp, complex flavor; a standard choice for salsa verde.
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Grows well nearby
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