A high-yielding, early-maturing tomatillo variety, Physalis philadelphica ‘Toma Verde’, commonly known as Toma Verde Tomatillo, is prized for its tart, citrusy flavor and essential role in Mexican cuisine. This vigorous, sprawling plant thrives in warm climates, producing abundant, husked green fruits that are perfect for making salsa verde, sauces, and traditional Latin American dishes. 60-70 days (early-maturing variety)
Physalis philadelphica ‘Toma Verde’ (Toma Verde Tomatillo)
Physalis philadelphica ‘Toma Verde’
Toma Verde Tomatillo
A high-yielding, early-maturing tomatillo variety, Physalis philadelphica ‘Toma Verde’, commonly known as Toma Verde Tomatillo, is prized for its tart, citrusy flavor and essential role in Mexican cuisine. This vigorous, sprawling plant thrives in warm climates, producing abundant, husked green fruits that are perfect for making salsa verde, sauces, and traditional Latin American dishes. 60-70 days (early-maturing variety)
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 3 (-40° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 3-4 ft |
| Spread | 3-4 ft |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average, High |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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