How to Grow Toma Verde
Physalis philadelphica
Your complete guide to growing Toma Verde.
📷 Wikipedia: TomatilloWhen to Plant Toma Verde
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 | — | July – September |
| 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 Toma Verde
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and hornworms while potentially improving tomato flavor
Repels hornworms and attracts pollinators, may enhance tomato flavor
Loosens soil for tomato roots and doesn't compete for nutrients
Repels aphids and may improve tomato growth and flavor
Provides ground cover and utilizes space efficiently without root competition
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on tomato pests
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that causes tomato wilt and stunted growth
Compete for similar nutrients and may stunt tomato growth when planted nearby
Both attract corn earworms/tomato fruitworms, increasing pest pressure
Inhibits tomato growth through allelopathic compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
