Toma Verde' Tomatillo (x2) · Houston We Have Plants

Quick grow facts

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Sun

Full sun 6+ hrs

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Soil

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Pot size

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Water

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Fertilizer

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Pollination

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Propagation

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Pests & diseases

Few insect or disease problems.

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Houston planting window

Spring after frost, like tomatoes

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Look out for (Houston)

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What it is

The tomatillo is a tomato-like vegetable in the Solanaceae (nightshade) family native to Meixco and Central America. The round, green fruits have a tart flavor and are used raw, cooked, or dried. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

Mature fruits are edible and can be eaten whole with no need to peel core or seed. They can be used for salsa, soups, stews, and meat dishes.

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Likes full sun. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist.

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Cautions

Few insect or disease problems. All parts are toxic except the ripe fruits.

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