Tomatillo Seeds - Husk Light Yellow

Light yellow tomatillo plants are warm-season annuals with a vigorous, upright, and branching growth habit. Plants develop a broad canopy and perform well in open garden beds where adequate spacing and airflow are provided. This tomatillo variety is adapted to temperate and warm climates and is typically grown as a seasonal crop after the risk of frost has passed. Seed-grown plants establish well in fertile, well-drained soils and are suitable for home gardens focused on seasonal vegetable production.

Features

• Upright and branching annual growth habit

• Suitable for outdoor garden beds and larger containers

• Adaptable to warm and temperate growing regions

• Performs best with open spacing and full sunlight

• Suitable for seasonal vegetable garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific name: Physalis philadelphica

• Common name (US): Tomatillo

• Seed type / variety: Light yellow tomatillo

• Growth habit: Upright, bushy annual

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

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 4 to 6: March to April (indoors), May to June (outdoors)

  • Zones 7 to 9: February to March (indoors), April to May (outdoors)

  • Zones 10 to 11: January to February (outdoors)

• Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days; warm soil and consistent moisture required

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained soil with moderate organic content

• Watering needs: Regular watering; maintain evenly moist soil

• Mature plant size: 36 to 48 inches tall, 24 to 36 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart