Purple Tomatillo Seeds

Key Features:

• Produces attractive deep purple tomatillos enclosed in papery husks

• Flavor is tangy, slightly sweet, and perfect for salsa verde and Mexican cuisine

• Heirloom, Non-GMO seeds with strong growth habit

• Heat-loving summer crop well-suited for gardens and large containers

• Reliable fruit set when multiple plants are grown (cross-pollination improved)

Specifications:

• Seed Name: Purple Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica)

• Common Name: Purple Tomatillo

• Plant Type: Annual

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–12 (Warm-season annual)

• Mature Height: 3–4 feet

• Fruit Color: Purple with papery husk

• Flavor Profile: Tangy, mildly sweet

• Planting Season: Spring after last frost

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun

• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil

• Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Pollination: Cross-pollinating; plant at least 2 plants for best yield

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Days to Germination: 7–14 days

• Days to Harvest: 70–90 days

• Growth Habit: Bushy, spreading plant form

Planting Guide

1. Indoor Sowing:
   Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix.

3. Transplanting:
   Move outdoors when night temperatures remain above 50°F (10°C).

4. Spacing:
   Space plants 18–24 inches apart.

5. Watering:
   Keep soil moist but not saturated, especially during flowering and fruit set.

6. Support:
   Use cages or stakes to support spreading branches.

7. Harvest:
   Pick when husk is filled and fruit turns purple.