Tomatillo Seeds - Physalis Philadelphica, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) is a warm-season annual vegetable related to the tomato, producing tart, lemony fruits wrapped in a papery husk. It is the essential ingredient in salsa verde, green enchilada sauce, and posole. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Tomatillo
• Botanical Name: Physalis philadelphica
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Bushy, sprawling plants 3-4 feet tall
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Planting Time: After the last frost date

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost; transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and nights are warm.
• Soil: Well-drained soil similar to what suits tomatoes; enrich with compost before planting.
• Sunlight: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruit set.
• Spacing: Space transplants 18-24 inches apart.
• Germination: Sow 1/4 inch deep; germinates in 7-14 days at soil temperatures of 70-80°F (21-27°C). A heat mat helps.
• Harvest: About 60-80 days after transplanting, when the fruit fills and splits the papery husk; pick while firm and bright green.
• Tips: Grow at least two tomatillo plants so the flowers set fruit; give plants a light cage or stake as they sprawl.