Verde Tomatillo Seeds (Organic)

Verde Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa) is an heirloom that produces husked green fruit 2 to 3 inches across with a bright, tangy flavor. An annual that grows much like a tomato but without staking, it is the main ingredient in salsa verde and resists pests and diseases well.

At a glance

• Variety: Verde tomatillo, heirloom, organic, non-GMO
• Botanical name: Physalis ixocarpa
• Days to maturity: 68 to 70 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing after thinning: 30 inches
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch
• Seeds per pack: About 50 (33,535 per 1 oz bulk)
• Height at maturity: 3 to 4 feet

Best for

• Salsa verde and green sauces
• Green enchiladas and Mexican dishes
• Fresh chopping into salads and guacamole
• Gardeners wanting an easy, productive crop

How to grow

Sow seeds in flats 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, 1/4 inch deep, with germination in 7 to 14 days at 70 to 80 degrees. Thin to 2 inches apart after the first true leaves appear, then harden off and transplant after the last frost. Plant at least two tomatillos for cross-pollination and good fruit set, spacing plants 30 inches apart in full sun in fertile soil. Harvest when the husk begins to split or the fruit fills it out.

Flavor profile

Bright and tangy with firm, slightly tart flesh that anchors zesty green sauces.

About Grow Organic

Grow Organic, also known as Peaceful Valley, has supplied seeds, tools, and growing supplies to organic gardeners and farmers since 1976.