Quantity: 0.2 g
 
Description: Tomatillo is a bright green, tomato like berry with a papery husk known as the lantern that easily peels away before use. Tomatillos have a firm texture & a sweet & tangy flavour with vibrant citrus notes. Toma Verde tomatillos produce large fruit measuring 2 to 3 inches across & ripens to yellow & then purple. Tomatillos are typically used when green but can be eaten when they are ripe as well.
 
Key Attributes: Large Fruit Size Variety
 
How to Use?:
Use in salad
Use to make fresh green salsa or Salsa Verde
Roast to make a green tomatillo Choka
Make Chow
Try Fry Bake, Tomatillo Salsa and Eggs
 
Life Cycle: Annual
 
Soil Type: Moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 - 6.8. Excess nitrogen can cause root rot & prevent the fruit from ripening.
 
Growing Conditions: Full sun & trellis. At least two plants are necessary for successful pollination.
 
Planting Depth: Plant at 1/4" deep
 
Days to Germination: Germinates in 7 - 14 days
 
Planting Distance: Sow seeds in tray & transplant once established. Space plants about 24" apart with rows set 36" apart.
 
Days to Maturity: 60 days
 
Height when Mature: 24" - 36" 
 
Harvest: Tomatillos are ready to pick when the fruit is firm, bright green, fills the papery lantern & the husk has split just a little to reveal the fruit underneath. Pick the fruit with the husk intact weekly.
 
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every 4 - 6 weeks.