Tomatillo Seeds (Physalis philadelphica) - Grow Your Own Fresh Salsa Ingredients
These 25 heirloom tomatillo seeds offer an excellent opportunity to cultivate your own green husk-covered fruits, essential for authentic salsa verde and other fresh culinary uses. Tomatillos are known for their distinctive papery husks and flavorful fruits that can occasionally appear purple. This variety is easy to grow, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
Key Features
- Pack contains 25 fresh tomatillo seeds
- Produces edible green fruits with papery husks, sometimes purple
- High-yielding plants that provide abundant harvests throughout summer
- Heirloom variety known for flavorful fruits
- Heat-tolerant and low-maintenance growth
- Sprawling, bushy plant reaching 3-4 feet in height
Growing Information
Tomatillos thrive best in full sun and prefer well-drained, fertile soil. Moderate and consistent watering encourages healthy growth and high fruit yields. These plants are suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, or containers. Their sprawling habit adds visual interest to your garden space. Harvest typically occurs from late summer to early fall. This variety grows well in USDA zones 4-11, usually as an annual.