Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
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
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Tomatillos
जायफल
In German
Tomatillos
Muskatnuss
In French
Tomatilles
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Tomatillos
nuez moscada
In Greek
Tomatillos
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
noz-moscada
In Polish
Tomatillos
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Tomatillos
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Magnoliales
Family
Solanaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Nutmeg
Season and care of Tomatillo and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Tomatillo and Nutmeg Physical Information
Tomatillo and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Tomatillo and Nutmeg
Care of Tomatillo and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.