Tomatillo Seeds | Mexican Green Tomato | 15 Seeds
The secret of salsa verde is in this pack. Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica) is a tangy, lemony fruit that grows inside a thin papery husk. Hard to find in shops, easy to grow in your own garden.
Important: plant at least 2 plants side by side for pollination.
Plant details
- Family: Solanaceae (nightshades)
- Height: 60–120 cm
- Fruit: 3–5 cm, green or purple
- Taste: tangy, lemony
In the kitchen
- Salsa verde
- Chile verde and stews
- Fresh or cooked
Sowing
- Start indoors in March–April
- Sow 0.5–1 cm deep
- Germination: 7–10 days (20–25°C)
- Plant out after the last frost
Pack contents: 15 seeds.