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Tomatillo originally came from Mexico and is enjoyed in many Mexican dishes, either raw or cooked. Culture is similar to that of tomatoes. Physalis ixocarpa.
Sowing Tomatillo Seeds
Start tomatillo seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow 1/4" deep. Transplant outside 2 weeks after the last frost date. Full sun. Spacing 30".
Tomatillo 'Acorazonado'
(85 days)
60 seeds $3.00
Acorazonado tomatillo is a rare heirloom with torpedo to heart-shaped fruits that are yellow, sometimes blushed with purple. The complex flavor is rich and sweet. It makes a great salsa, or you can eat it plain. We enjoy it sliced on salads.
Mexican heirloom.
Tomatillo, Purple
(85 days)
50 seeds $3.00
Purple tomatillo is a lovely variety with deep purple coloring that extends into the flesh. The 1.5" fruits are sweet and slightly tangy. Plant tomatillos in groups of at least 2 or more plants for good pollination.
Mexican heirloom.
Dr. Wyche's Yellow tomatillo is a lovely heirloom with yellow fruits. The abundant, 1.5" fruits are sweet and flavorful - perfect for thickening your salsa. This tomatillo originated with Dr. John Wyche. Also see Dr. Wyche's Yellow tomato.
American heirloom.
Tomatillo 'Dr. Wyche's Yellow'
(90 days)
50 seeds $3.00
Grande Rio Verde tomatillo produces lots of extra-large, apple-green fruits. The fruit is ripe when it fills out the husk. At this stage, the flavor is bright and lemony. It's not good when overripe. The vigorous plants grow to 4' tall with an open habit. They are very productive. This Mexican heirloom is the traditional tomatillo for making roasted salsa verde.
Tomatillo 'Grande Rio Verde'
(85 days)
50 seeds $3.00
