Tomatillo
Herb latin name: Tomatillo,Tomatillo Extract
Latin name: Physalis ixocarpa
Family: Solanaceae (Nightshade Family, Potato Family)
Habitat of the herb: the herb: Waste places. Propagation of Tomatillo: Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse only just covering the seed. Germination usually tHabitat of the herb: the herb: Waste places.
Propagation of Tomatillo: Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse only just covering the seed. Germination usually takes place quickly and freely. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle and plant them out after the last expected frosts. Consider giving them some protection such as a cloche until they are growing away well. Diurnal temperature fluctuations assist germination.
Cultivation of the herb: Waste places.
Medicinal use of Tomatillo: None known
Known hazards of Physalis ixocarpa: All parts of the plant, except the fruit, are poisonous.
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