Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Asia
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Unknown
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
Tomatillos
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Tomatillos
Französisch Rettich
In French
Tomatilles
radis français
In Spanish
Tomatillos
rábano francés
In Greek
Tomatillos
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
rabanete Francês
In Polish
Tomatillos
French Radish
In Latin
Tomatillos
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Capparales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Physaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tomatillo and French Radish
Season and care of Tomatillo and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Radish season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for French Radish is Neutral.
Tomatillo and French Radish Physical Information
Tomatillo and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and French Radish are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Tomatillo and French Radish
Care of Tomatillo and French Radish include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.