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When to Plant Tomatillo in West Concord, Minnesota (55985)

Location

West Concord, Minnesota

ZIP Code

55985

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Tomatillo seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Physalis philadelphica
Days to Maturity 75 days
Mature Height 36-60"
Spread 24"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Regular (1-2 inches/week)

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Spacing

24" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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Growing Tomatillo in Zone 4b

Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) is a popular garden vegetable. In West Concord, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Tomatillo seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.