Tomatillo Purple
Variety
Tomatillo Purple
Approved Data
created by Pia at 02.03.2021
Features
Color
purple
Taste
spicy
sweet
acidic
Location
Greenhouse
Balcony
Outdoor
Growth habit
high
Season Overview
Propagating
Planting
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Description
'Tomatillo Purple' is originally from Mexico and Central America. The fruit of the Tomatillo is packed in lampion-shaped, parchment-like bracts. These fruits ripen from green to purple. They grow to a size of 3 - 5 cm. The taste is an exotic combination of sweet and sour.
Non hybrid
Not frost resistant
Growing tips
The plant is perennial as long as it is wintered without frost.
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
50 cm
Row spacing
80 cm
Seeding depth
0 cm
Companion Plants
Arugula / Rocket
Bean (Dwarf bean)
Bean (Runner bean)
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cauliflower
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Common marigold
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lettuce (Lamb's lettuce)
Lettuce (Lettuce)
Onion
Onion (Spring onion)
Spinach (Summer)
Strawberry
Antagonistic Plants
Diseases
Grey mold
Pests
Thrips
White fly
