
Details
This unusual deep purple tomatillo makes an ideal salsa with its sweet tart flavor. The tomatillos are encased in paper-thin heart-shaped husks that go from light green to burlap-colored as the tomatillos ripen. The tomatillos themselves will turn purple when ripe. Very decorative as a garnish and great grilled.
Though tomatillos resemble the look of a tomato, their flavorings are starkly different. As tomatoes sweeten with maturity, the purple tomatillo is fruitier and truly sweet-tart. Purple tomatillos are less tart than their green counterpart, and cooking them will enhance their flavor while also imparting a greater depth of sweetness.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Physalis ixocarpa |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 4 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 25 |