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Can You Grow Tomatillo in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–10b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Tomatillos in Louisiana

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 15 – May 10

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.