Rio Grande Verde Tomatillo

Rio Grande Verde is one of the largest tomatillo varieties on the market and the top choice for homemade salsa verde. This indeterminate plant produces heavy yields of husk-covered fruits with a sweet, bright flavor that tastes like green pepper mixed with tomato. The fruits drop to the ground at full ripeness, and plants do not require staking.

At a glance

• Variety: Rio Grande Verde Tomatillo
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Plant habit: Indeterminate, no staking required
• Fruit: Large, husk-covered, drops when ripe
• Yield: Heavy
• Sun: Full sun

Best for

• Homemade salsa verde
• Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking
• Roasting and grilling
• Sauces and enchiladas
• High-yield home gardens

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost and transplant after frost. Plant at least two tomatillos for good pollination. Give full sun and steady moisture, and gather fruits from the ground once they drop at full ripeness.

Flavor profile

Sweet and bright, with the tangy green-pepper-meets-tomato taste that defines a great salsa verde.

About MIgardener

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