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Can You Grow Tomatillo in Texas?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

5a–10b

Texas last frost

mid-February

Texas first frost

early December

Days to harvest

75–100 days

When to plant Tomatillos in Texas

Start indoors

Jan 4

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

May 1 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas

Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.