Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southern Asia
Types
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12*1
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flea beetles
Not Available
Allergy
Arthritis, Inflammation
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Food, 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
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
Spinach
In German
Tomatillos
Spinat
In French
Tomatilles
Épinards
In Spanish
Tomatillos
Espinacas
In Greek
Tomatillos
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Tomatillos
Espinafre
In Polish
Tomatillos
Szpinak
In Latin
Tomatillos
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Physaleae
Anserineae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tomatillo and Spinach
Season and care of Tomatillo and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Tomatillo and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tomatillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tomatillo is Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tomatillo and Spinach Physical Information
Tomatillo and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tomatillo and Spinach are as follows:
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tomatillo and Spinach
Care of Tomatillo and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.