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Dr Wyche's Yellow Tomatillos
$3.50/50 seeds
Physalis ixocarpa – (90–100 days) Unique yellow colored tomatillo with contrasting purple blush, nice sweet flavor. Very productive. Certified Organic.
Planting Instructions: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before last frost. Once seedlings have been hardened off, transplant outdoors 2–3' apart. Can grow as a ground cover or use tomato cages. Well drained soil. Moderate watering at base of plant. Full sun.
Harvest information: Harvest tomatillos when the fruits are firm & the husks are papery & straw–colored. Usually the husks will break open or they can be tested with a gentle squeeze.
Green Husk Tomatillos
$3.50/50 seeds
Physalis ixocarpa – (90 days) Mexican husk tomato, prolific bushy plant 3–4' tall and across. Green 2" sweet fruits are ripe when the fruits burst through husks. Blended with hot peppers to make traditional Mexican green sauce. Certified Organic.
Planting Instructions: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before last frost. Once seedlings have been hardened off, transplant outdoors 2–3' apart. Can grow as a ground cover or use tomato cages. Well drained soil. Moderate watering at base of plant. Full sun.
Harvest information: Harvest tomatillos when the fruits are firm & the husks are papery & straw–colored. Usually the husks will break open or they can be tested with a gentle squeeze.
Purple Tomatillos
$3.50/50 seeds
Physalis ixocarpa – (90 days) A heirloom variety, smaller 1½–2" fruits with dark purple skin. Sharper flavor than green tomatillos, very sweet, great grilled. 90 days from transplant. Certified Organics.
Planting Instructions: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before last frost. Once seedlings have been hardened off, transplant outdoors 2–3' apart. Can grow as a ground cover or use tomato cages. Well drained soil. Moderate watering at base of plant. Full sun.
Harvest information: Harvest tomatillos when the fruits are firm & the husks are papery & straw–colored. Usually the husks will break open or they can be tested with a gentle squeeze.