(Physalis ixocarpa) (aka Mexican Husk Tomato) Prolific bushy plants are 3-4' across and almost as tall. Green 2" fruits are ripe when they burst through husks. Blended with hot peppers to make traditional Mexican green sauce. 70-80 days from transplant.
START INDOORS 6 weeks before last frost | GERMINATION 14 Days | PLANT OUTDOORS 24-36" Apart | LIGHT Full Sun |
Green Thumb Tip
Culture is very similar to tomatoes. Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors when soil has warmed. Plants are self-supporting, but sprawl over a large area. Cage or trellis when space is limited.