Green Tomatillo, Toma Verde
(Physalis ixocarpa)
Also known as husk tomato, tomate verde, or Mexican green tomato. Tomatillo has 2" wide, green fruits with a sweet-sour flavor. The fruits have a sticky coating which should be washed off with soapy water before eating.
Tomatillo vines grow 3-4' tall. Culture is similar to tomatoes. You can tell when the fruits are ripe when they burst through the papery husks.
Store tomatillos with their husks in place for up to a month in the fridge, or wash and freeze them for later use.
90 days
1 pkt = 100 seeds
$2.00
Sowing Tomatillo Seeds:
Sow indoors 6 weeks before the last frost date, 1/8" deep. Can be sown outdoors in warm climates. Space plants 24" apart. Full sun. Easy to grow.
