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| Identification |
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Genus
Physalis
Species
ixocarpa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
jamberberry
tomatillo
Family
SOLANACEAE
Specimen number
S11996
Data source
GrUnFr p65;UnVeg p381
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 29
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly acidic
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is needed for Physalis ixocarpa to do its best.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is up to one inch in diameter, light yellow in color, round, and enclosed in a parchment husk. It has bland or lightly sweet, green-tomato flavor that is used in salsa verde. Among its many possible uses in the kitchen, Physalis ixocarpa is often used in jam and in sweets. Jamberberry (sometimes called tomatillo) is most frequently used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Sprawling
Crop spacing
1'
Row spacing
1'
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Aug 31
Frost tolerance
Tender
Heat requirement
Hot
Fertilizer
Low nitrogen
Time to harvest
fall
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Jam
Sweets
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
up to one inch in diameter, light yellow in color, round, and enclosed in a parchment husk
Flavor / texture
has bland or lightly sweet, green-tomato flavor that is used in salsa verde
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Physalis ixocarpa to produce fruit. May is normally the best time to begin planting. Typical crop spacing is 1'. Space rows about 1' apart. It requires hot days for good production. Low nitrogen is required for optimal growth. The best harvesting period is fall. Crops can be harvested throughout August. Jamberberry (in some places called tomatillo) is typically propagated by seed. This plant most likely originates from South America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Physalis ixocarpa has an annual life cycle.
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