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De Milpa
TomatoPhysalis philadelphica
- Full sun
- Zones 1–11
- 70 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 24" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
In Mexico, these tomatillos grow unattended in family corn fields and are harvested for home use and for selling in town on market day. High dry matter, small to medium-round fruits store fresh for several weeks, handy for fresh salsa. Portions of the fruits blush with purple, especially after harvest.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, transplant outdoors after nighttime lows consistently exceed 55°F
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0), enriched with compost or aged manure. Space plants 24" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Hornworms, flea beetles, whiteflies (in warm climates). Common diseases: Early blight, septoria leaf spot (in humid conditions), fusarium wilt (rare in well-drained soil).