Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Nausea
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
Tomatillos
In German
Wirsing
Tomatillos
In French
Savoy Cabbage
Tomatilles
In Spanish
col de col rizada
Tomatillos
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
Tomatillos
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Tomatillos
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
Tomatillos
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Tomatillo
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Tomatillo Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Tomatillo are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Tomatillo
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.