Tomatillo - Purple - Physalis ixocarpa

Annual Heirloom. Rare variety, smaller 1" fruit has sweeter flavor than green tomatillo. Makes attractive purple salsa. Easy to grow, less sticky.

Did You Know? Grow tomatillos like you would tomatoes, though they do not require staking and are more resistant to pests and diseases. They are the main ingredient in salsa verde and other Mexican dishes.

Soil & Water: Tomatillos love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Soak the soil 4-6" deep at 7-day intervals. Mulch to preserve moisture. Avoid wetting the foliage when watering.

Planting & Growing: Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2" apart after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours to start, increasing the amount of time each day until they are accustomed to a full day of sunlight. Once transplanted, provide full sun, except in hot climates where some afternoon shade is recommended.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest individual fruits when the husk begins to split or the fruit fills out the husk.

Soil Temperature: 70-80°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 3'-4'
Days To Maturity: 68 -70 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 30"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 50 Seeds

Features

Heirloom
Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer

Growth Habit : Bush

Life Cycle : Tender Annual

Plant Family : Solanaceae (Nightshades)

Planting Time : Summer

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Tomatillos love fertile soil rich in organic matter. Add plenty of compost prior to planting. Soil pH is preferred between 5.5-7.0. Soak the soil 4-6" deep at 7-day intervals. Mulch to preserve moisture. Avoid wetting the foliage when watering.

Planting & Growing: Sow seeds in flats 6-8 weeks before the last frost and thin to 2" apart after the first true leaves appear. Before transplanting after the last frost, harden off the plants by placing them outdoors for a few hours to start, increasing the amount of time each day until they are accustomed to a full day of sunlight. Once transplanted, provide full sun, except in hot climates where some afternoon shade is recommended.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest individual fruits when the husk begins to split or the fruit fills out the husk.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Purple Tomatillo Seeds (Organic)