🍅 When to Plant Tomatillo

When should I plant tomatillo?

Plant tomatillo outdoors 2 weeks after last frost. For a head start, start seeds indoors 6 weeks before your area's last frost date. Transplants can go out 1 week after last frost.

Is tomatillo frost sensitive?

Yes — Tomatillo is frost-sensitive and will be damaged or killed by temperatures at or below 32°F. Wait until all frost danger has passed and nighttime lows are consistently above 50°F.

What temperature does tomatillo need?

Tomatillo grows best between 65°F and 90°F. It can survive down to 50°F, but growth slows significantly below 65°F. Warm nights are especially important once fruiting begins.

How long does tomatillo take to grow?

Tomatillo typically takes 75–100 days from transplant (or direct sow) to first harvest.

Should I start tomatillo seeds indoors?

Yes — start tomatillo seeds indoors 6 weeks before your area's last expected frost date. This gives seedlings time to develop strong roots before outdoor conditions are ready.

Is it too cold to plant tomatillo?

It is too cold to plant Tomatillo outdoors when nighttime temperatures are falling below 50°F. Tomatillo is frost-sensitive, so a single freeze will kill it — wait until your area's last frost date has passed and nights are reliably above 50°F. Use CanIPlant to check your local 7-day forecast and get a real-time answer for your ZIP code.

Is it too hot to plant tomatillo?

Tomatillo starts to struggle when temperatures climb above 90°F. As a warm-season crop, Tomatillo enjoys heat but can experience blossom drop and reduced fruiting above 95°F. Consistent highs above that level may delay planting until temperatures moderate. CanIPlant checks your local forecast highs to flag this automatically.

Any tips for growing tomatillo?

Plant at least 2 for cross-pollination. Papery husks split when ready to harvest. Very vigorous grower.