Palavras-chave:Physalis pubescens, altura da planta, produtividade. ABSTRACTPlant growth and production of husk tomato depending on organic fertilization and mulching A field trial was carried out in Ipameri, State of Goias, Brazil, to study the effect of residual cattle manure and soil covering on plant growth and yield of husk tomato. Sowing was carried out in October 01, and seedlings were kept under greenhouse with 50% of shadow, until planting in the field in November 11, 2007, after tomato crop. The experimental design was randomized block with split-plot scheme with three replications. Cattle manure treatments were applied to the plots (30 and 60 t ha -1 ) and soil covering to subplots (black plastic, Brachiaria grass and without covering). The sub plot consisted of 20 plants arranged at space of 1.00 x 0.30 m. Black plastic covering favored plant growth and yield. Minor effects were obtained with residual cattle manure. Plant height followed cubic regression model.