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Tomatillo

Tomatillo is listed botanically as Physalis philadelphica. It may also be listed as large-flower tomatillo, mexican groundcherry, tomatillo ground-cherry, large-flowered tomatillo. Warm-season nightshade producing tart green fruits in papery husks. PlotPal's canonical care record lists full sun and moderate water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Physalis and in the family Solanaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as forb/herb. PlotPal currently carries Tomatillo as an outdoor growing and vegetable reference. Recorded garden roles include food crop. Growing note: Plant at least 2 for pollination. Harvest when husks split. Vigorous plants need support. Propagation or sowing note: Direct seed indoors, transplant seedlings outside after hardening off Plant-health prevention note: Rotate crops, stake plants, ensure good air circulation Pest-prevention note: Hand-pick hornworms, encourage beneficial insects, use row covers early The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 75 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Hornworms, Aphids, Whiteflies. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Early blight, Fusarium wilt, Mosaic virus. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.