How to Grow Tomatillo

Intermediate

Physalis ixocarpa

A warm-season Solanaceae producing papery-husked green fruits essential in Mexican salsa verde. Plants are vigorous and sprawling — needs staking or a cage. Must plant at least two for cross-pollination.

Last updated: June 2026

Days to Maturity
65–85 days
typical
Per Square Foot
quarter
Plant Spacing
60 cm / 24"
Sun
8+ hours
Water
1.5" / 38 mm
Fertilization
moderate feeder

Growing Notes

Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after all frost risk has passed and soil is warm. Two plants minimum for pollination — fruit will not set with only one. Harvest when husk splits and fruit feels firm. Productive through frost.

Popular Varieties

1 tomatillo cultivars in our catalog.

Purple
Hybrid
Avg fruit
0.0 oz (0 g)
Seed viability
3 years

Square Foot Spacing

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