Purple
Tomatillo
Physalis philadelphica
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Solanaceae (Nightshade family) · Genus: Physalis
About
Bushy plants grow to be about 20 inches tall. Produces purple fruits about the size of cherry tomatoes that make delicious tart sauces.
Characteristics
Color
Purple
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Warm-Season/Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–10 days
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Days to Maturity
80 days
Plant Height
1.667 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
12 in
Row Spacing
36 in
Thin To
36 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–85 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
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