Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
meadows, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize every year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Moths
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Slows blood clotting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
constipation, Diarrhea, Eye Problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
VITIS labrusca 'Catawba'
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Catawba Grape, Fox Grape
In Hindi
Tomatillos
Catawba अंगूर
In German
Tomatillos
Catawba Traube
In French
Tomatilles
Catawba raisin
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Catawba uva
In Greek
Tomatillos
Catawba Σταφύλι
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Catawba Grape
In Polish
Tomatillos
Catawba winogron
In Latin
Tomatillos
Uva Catawba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Vitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Vitoideae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Catawba Grape
Season and care of Tomatillo and Catawba Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Catawba Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Catawba Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Catawba Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Catawba Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tomatillo and Catawba Grape Physical Information
Tomatillo and Catawba Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Catawba Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Catawba Grape are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Catawba Grape flower color: White
- Catawba Grape leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tomatillo and Catawba Grape
Care of Tomatillo and Catawba Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Catawba Grape pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catawba Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.