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Can You Grow Tomatillo in Alberta?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Tomatillos grow vigorously in your zone — plant two and expect a massive harvest.

Plant zones

5a–10b

Alberta last frost

early May

Alberta first frost

early October

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Tomatillos in Alberta

Start indoors

Mar 20

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jul 15 – Aug 9

Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Tomatillo

Tomatillos are the tangy green tomato-like fruit essential to Mexican salsa verde and Indian-inspired green chutneys. They grow in a papery husk and are extremely productive once established. Always plant at least two for pollination.

Must grow at least two plants for fruit set — single plants rarely produce. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Support with stakes or cages. Harvest when husks split and fruit fills the husk. Prolific producer — expect more than you need.

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Gardening in Alberta

Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.