How to Grow De Milpa
Physalis philadelphica
Your complete guide to growing De Milpa.
📷 Wikipedia: TomatilloWhen to Plant De Milpa
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May | — | September – August |
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | September |
| Zone 3 | April | — | August – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | August – October |
| Zone 5 | March | — | August – October |
| Zone 6 | March | — | July – September |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | July – September |
| Zone 8 | February | — | June – August |
| Zone 9 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 10 | January | — | May – July |
| Zone 11 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 12 | January | — | April – June |
| Zone 13 | January | — | April – June |
Companion Plants for De Milpa
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms while potentially improving tomato flavor
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while reportedly improving tomato flavor
Loosens soil for better tomato root growth and doesn't compete for nutrients
Repels aphids and may improve tomato growth and flavor through root interactions
Provides living mulch, conserves soil moisture, and doesn't compete with deep tomato roots
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural pest-repelling compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing them away from tomatoes
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in tomatoes
Compete heavily for nutrients and may stunt tomato growth when planted too close
Both attract corn earworm/tomato fruitworm, increasing pest pressure for both crops
Inhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds released from roots and leaves
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
