Physalis philadelphica 'Gigante'
Tomatillo
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Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Gigante') - Description
The Salsa star! It's the biggest, sweetest tomatillo ever-50% larger. Introducing the 'Big Mama' of tomatillos, with earlier, bigger and tastier fruit than any other. 'Gigante' rocks with flavor, with close to 50% more sugar. Just right for chili, salsa, soups, and your favorite Latin American dishes.
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Gigante') - Blooming
Blooms in the summer but is not known for its flowers. The Chinese Lantern Plant has a decorative calyx that looks like a little "lantern".
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Gigante') - Growth
Tomatillos are warm season annuals. Grows best with soil temperatures above 60°F (15°C) and air temperatures above 80°F (15°C).
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Gigante') - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow seeds after the threat of frost has passed. Also possible to start seedlings indoors and transplant when the weather warms. Amend the soil with compost before planting.
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Gigante') - Pest
Pick off Japanese beetles, hornworms, and leafrollers from the plants. Protect young plants from cutworms by surrounding with paper collars. Tomatillos are prone to diseases like verticillium wilt and mosaic virus. Avoid diseases by rotating crops from year to year and cleaning crop debris in fall.
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Gigante') - Interesting facts
Native to Central America and has been used for thousands of years as ingredients in salsa verde, chili verde, and other Mexican dishes. The sweet flavor of the tomatillo contrasts that of the hot chile peppers.
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica 'Gigante') - Soil and irrigation
Does best with slightly acidic soil that is well-draining. Keep the soil moist. Provide a mulch to enhance soil water retention.
