{"id":480,"date":"2023-03-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/?p=480"},"modified":"2023-06-27T11:46:09","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T18:46:09","slug":"how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grow Purple Tomatillo &#8211; A Beginner&#8217;s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/How-to-Grow-Purple-Tomatillo.png\" alt=\"purple tomatillo plant growing in garden\" title=\"\"><br \/>\nPurple tomatillo, which are known botanically as Physalis Philadelphica, are a type of vegetable that can easily be grown at home. Continue reading to learn the basics of growing purple tomatillo as well as common mistakes to avoid along the way.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo\/#Best_Time_to_Plant_Purple_Tomatillo\" title=\"Best Time to Plant Purple Tomatillo\">Best Time to Plant Purple Tomatillo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo\/#How_to_Plant_Purple_Tomatillo_the_Right_Way\" title=\"How to Plant Purple Tomatillo the Right Way\">How to Plant Purple Tomatillo the Right Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo\/#How_Much_Sunlight_is_Needed_to_Grow_Purple_Tomatillo\" title=\"How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Purple Tomatillo\">How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Purple Tomatillo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo\/#How_Much_to_Water_Purple_Tomatillo\" title=\"How Much to Water Purple Tomatillo\">How Much to Water Purple Tomatillo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo\/#How_Long_Does_it_Take_Purple_Tomatillo_to_Germinate_and_Grow\" title=\"How Long Does it Take Purple Tomatillo to Germinate and Grow?\">How Long Does it Take Purple Tomatillo to Germinate and Grow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo\/#When_to_Harvest_Purple_Tomatillo\" title=\"When to Harvest Purple Tomatillo\">When to Harvest Purple Tomatillo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo\/#What_Can_Purple_Tomatillo_Be_Used_For\" title=\"What Can Purple Tomatillo Be Used For?\">What Can Purple Tomatillo Be Used For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo\/#Can_Purple_Tomatillo_Grow_in_Pots_and_Containers\" title=\"Can Purple Tomatillo Grow in Pots and Containers?\">Can Purple Tomatillo Grow in Pots and Containers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningeats.com\/how-to-grow-purple-tomatillo\/#Are_Purple_Tomatillo_Safe_for_Bees\" title=\"Are Purple Tomatillo Safe for Bees?\">Are Purple Tomatillo Safe for Bees?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Plant_Purple_Tomatillo\"><\/span>Best Time to Plant Purple Tomatillo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This will depend largely on your local climate, but as a rule of thumb, begin to plant the purple tomatillo seeds spring once all chances of frost have passed. This is the best time to ensure that the seedlings survive the weather.<\/p>\n<p>To check when purple tomatillo are most likely to thrive in your area, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map<\/a>. If you live outside the US, do a quick search for &#8216;plant hardiness zone + [city]&#8217;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Plant_Purple_Tomatillo_the_Right_Way\"><\/span>How to Plant Purple Tomatillo the Right Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are a number of things to consider that will help you avoid some of the common mistakes of growing purple tomatillo in your home garden. <\/p>\n<p>Often overlooked, your soil can have a huge impact on how well your purple tomatillo grow. Generally, your soil should be well-drained, sandy loam soils. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esf.edu\/pubprog\/brochure\/soilph\/soilph.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soil PH levels<\/a> should be around 6.5 to 7.0.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a018&#8243; apart in rows, keeping each row approximately 2.5&#8242; apart. \u00a02&#8242; apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 3&#8242; apart. The seeds should be sowed at a depth of about \u00a0.25&#8243;. For each plant, be sure to sow at least a few seeds to ensure that at least one of them will germinate.<\/p>\n<p>Begin thinning your purple tomatillo seedlings thin them to one plant every 2 feet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Sunlight_is_Needed_to_Grow_Purple_Tomatillo\"><\/span>How Much Sunlight is Needed to Grow Purple Tomatillo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The amount of sunlight is another key to a successful harvest. Too much sunlight will dry out your purple tomatillo. Not enough sunlight will stunt your its growth or even kill it.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, your purple tomatillo should be getting full sun, which means as much sunlight as you can possibly give it, or at least 6 hours or more. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_to_Water_Purple_Tomatillo\"><\/span>How Much to Water Purple Tomatillo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you&#8217;ve figured by now, a lot can have an impact on how well your purple tomatillo do, and the amount of water is no different.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, the soil should be damp to touch; not soggy or bone dry. If the leaves on your purple tomatillo begin to change colors or start to look droopy, you need to adjust how much water you&#8217;re giving it.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, if you give it too much or too little water, you can kill it, so it&#8217;s best to just keep an eye on it and water as needed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_it_Take_Purple_Tomatillo_to_Germinate_and_Grow\"><\/span>How Long Does it Take Purple Tomatillo to Germinate and Grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now the fun part begins and you get to watch your purple tomatillo grow.<\/p>\n<p>It takes approximately 7-10 days to germinate, and a total of 75-85 days from seed to harvest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Harvest_Purple_Tomatillo\"><\/span>When to Harvest Purple Tomatillo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best time to harvest your purple tomatillo is \u00a0in the morning from midsummer well into fall.<\/p>\n<p>Purple tomatillo can grow up to about two inches.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_Purple_Tomatillo_Be_Used_For\"><\/span>What Can Purple Tomatillo Be Used For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Food Use:<\/strong> Adds a unique flavor to salsa.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Flavor Profile:<\/strong> Uniquely sweet, yet tart.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Purple_Tomatillo_Grow_in_Pots_and_Containers\"><\/span>Can Purple Tomatillo Grow in Pots and Containers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you will ideally need a  18&#8243;+ containerfor each plant. This can help control weeds and keep your plant from growing out of control.<\/p>\n<p>It also gives you the flexibility to move your purple tomatillo around if you need to adjust sunlight or bring it indoors to avoid harsh weather conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Purple_Tomatillo_Safe_for_Bees\"><\/span>Are Purple Tomatillo Safe for Bees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, purple tomatillo are safe for bees. <\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/usa\/sustainable-agriculture\/save-the-bees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GreenPeace.org<\/a>, bees pollinate human food crops that make up about 90% of the world&#8217;s nutrition.<\/p>\n<p>Given their importance in our ecosystem and food supply, I feel it is important to note that growing purple tomatillo is bee-friendly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purple tomatillo, which are known botanically as Physalis Philadelphica, are a type of vegetable that can easily be grown at home. Continue reading to learn the basics of growing purple tomatillo as well as common mistakes to avoid along the way. Best Time to Plant Purple Tomatillo This will depend largely on your local climate, but as a rule of thumb, begin to plant the purple tomatillo seeds spring once all chances of frost have passed. This is the best time to ensure that the seedlings survive the weather. 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