Pineapple Tomatillo Seeds - Fruit Plant

Pineapple Tomatillo Seeds produce an annual plant known for its bushy growth habit and edible, green to yellow fruits enclosed in papery husks. This plant thrives in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained, fertile soil and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation. Tomatillos are commonly used in culinary dishes and benefit from staking or support to keep the fruit off the ground. They provide seasonal fruit production throughout the summer.

Features

• Bushy annual plant growth habit

• Produces edible green to yellow fruits in papery husks

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Supports culinary use and fresh harvests

• May benefit from staking or support for fruit development

Specifications

• Scientific name: Physalis philadelphica

• Common name (US): Tomatillo

• Seed type / variety: Fruit vegetable variety

• Growth habit: Bushy annual

• USDA zones: 4 to 11 (grown as annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Growing season: Late spring through summer

• Sowing Season: Early spring

• Sowing season months: February to April (indoors); April to June (outdoors after frost)

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days at 70 to 85 F in moist, well-drained soil

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist

• Mature plant size: 3 to 4 feet tall; 2 to 3 feet spread

• Plant spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart