(Physalis ixocarpa) This unique tomatillo comes from the Mexican town of Malinalco, about 70 miles southwest of Mexico City. Elongated, tapering fruits ripen to bright yellow and are much sweeter than most tomatillos with a flavor somewhere between a tomatillo and the sweeter more tropical notes of a ground cherry. Excellent grilled and diced or pureed for a fruitier version of salsa verde. 70-80 days. UO
Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date.
Transplant out after danger offrost (55+F nighttime temps).
Note: Culture similar to tomatoes.
PLANTING DEPTH:
1/8-1/4"
SPACING:
18-24" spacing in rows 5' apart.
EMERGENCE:
10-14 days @ soil temp 75-85F
LIGHT:
Full sun
FERTILITY:
Medium-Heavy. Prefers well-drained, well-balanced fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.5. Tolerant to drought, cold, and lower fertility once established.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Row cover may be used for extra warmth and possible earlier fruit set.
Plant deeply to encourage healthy root growth.
Fruit is ripe when it pulls off the plant easily.
We don't trellis or stake these, but you certainly could for ease in picking. They sprawl!
