{"title":"Tomatillo Seeds","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"aunt-mollys-tomatillo-seeds-physalis-philadelphica-open-pollinated-asian-garden-organic-heirloom-vegetable-seeds-8009","title":"Aunt Molly's Tomatillo Seeds - Physalis Philadelphica, 20 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Seeds \/ pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo germinate and grow Aunt Molly's Tomatillo Seeds successfully, follow these steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomatillos are warm-season crops that require a long growing season. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. 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