Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Africa, Asia
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Anthropogenic, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-12
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
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
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
In Hindi
Tomatillos
बैंगन
In German
Tomatillos
Aubergine
In French
Tomatilles
Aubergine
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Berenjena
In Greek
Tomatillos
Μελιτζάνα
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Berinjela
In Polish
Tomatillos
Bakłażan
In Latin
Tomatillos
Eggplant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Eggplant
Season and care of Tomatillo and Eggplant is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Eggplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eggplant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Eggplant is Neutral.
Tomatillo and Eggplant Physical Information
Tomatillo and Eggplant physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Eggplant are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
- Eggplant leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and Eggplant
Care of Tomatillo and Eggplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.