Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
French parsley
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Insects
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Chervil, French Chervil
In Hindi
Tomatillos
चेवील
In German
Tomatillos
Kerbel
In French
Tomatilles
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Perifollo
In Greek
Tomatillos
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Cerefólio
In Polish
Tomatillos
Trybula
In Latin
Tomatillos
BOOPES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Physalis
Anthriscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Physaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Chervil
Season and care of Tomatillo and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chervil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Chervil is Neutral.
Tomatillo and Chervil Physical Information
Tomatillo and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Chervil are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Chervil flower color: White
- Chervil leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and Chervil
Care of Tomatillo and Chervil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Chervil 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 Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.