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Tomatillo Seeds - Purple
- Heirloom; Bush Spreading Plant
- Great for Sauces, Chile Verde & Chutney
- Heavy Self-Seeder; Prefers Full Sun Exposure
Fast Facts
About Tomatillo Seeds - Purple
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Grow Heirloom Tomatillos - Plant Purple Tomatillo Seeds
Purple colored relative of the Mexican tomatillo, bushy spreading plants can grow 20 inches tall. Cherry-sized fruits encased in purple husks, will give your Chile Verde dish a new and exciting hue! This showy purple tomatillo is good for sauces and chutney, and can also be grown as a beautiful ornamental.
Fast Facts
About Tomatillo Seeds - Purple
OPEN POLLINATED
Buy Tomatillo Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Grow Heirloom Tomatillos - Plant Purple Tomatillo Seeds
Purple colored relative of the Mexican tomatillo, bushy spreading plants can grow 20 inches tall. Cherry-sized fruits encased in purple husks, will give your Chile Verde dish a new and exciting hue! This showy purple tomatillo is good for sauces and chutney, and can also be grown as a beautiful ornamental.
How to Grow Purple Tomatillos
When to Plant Tomatillo Seeds
You can start tomatillo indoors or go straight to your garden bed.
If starting indoors, plant 4-6 weeks before the last killing frost. Transplanting is best done 1 to 2 weeks after the average date of the last frost for your region.
If starting in your garden bed, wait 1-2 weeks after the last killing frost to plant.
Where to Plant Tomatillo Seeds
If planting directly in your garden, choose area that has plenty of light and well draining soil.
How to Plant Tomatillo Seeds
Planting in a growing tray for indoor start: Fill each spot with soil leaving a quarter inch at the top. Put 2-3 seeds per container then sprinkle soil on top. Keep soil moist but not soaked. Once plants start forming, more water can be applied. Keep in area that allows for plenty of sunlight and rotate regularly.
Directly planting in garden: Plant in rows with 2-3 seeds per section with about 2' separation from next section. Add stakes as needed to keep plants upright.
How to Harvest Tomatillos
Tomatillos produce a papery outer shell when growing. When the tomatillos outer husk begins to crack, you can begin harvesting. Check for mold or disease before harvesting and remove those fruits for compost.
