Grow unique, vibrant tomatillos with our Light Yellow Tomatillo Seeds, a productive variety known for its sweet-tart flavor, firm texture, and distinctive pale-yellow husks. These seeds produce vigorous plants that thrive in warm climates and deliver consistent yields throughout the season.
Light Yellow Tomatillo plants are perfect for home gardens, container setups, and raised beds, offering reliable growth and excellent fruit production. Loved by gardeners for their adaptability, these tomatillos are ideal for sauces, roasting, canning, and fresh kitchen use.
These Non-GMO seeds provide dependable germination and strong growth, making them a great choice for gardeners seeking both performance and flavor. Includes detailed planting instructions for a successful harvest.
Features
- Premium-quality Non-GMO Light Yellow Tomatillo seeds
- Produces sweet-tart tomatillos with pale yellow husks
- Vigorous, high-yielding plants
- Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and containers
- Heat-tolerant and reliable in warm regions
- Excellent for cooking, roasting, and preserving
- Suitable for gardeners of all experience levels
Specifications
- Common Name: Tomatillo
- Seed Type: Light Yellow Tomatillo Seeds
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual
- Heirloom: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Bushy, branching plant
- Fruit Color: Pale yellow when mature
- Sun Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Well-draining, fertile soil
- Season: Spring and summer planting
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–12 (grown as an annual)
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Harvest: 70–90 days
- Plant Height: 3–4 feet
- Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
- Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Pollination: Requires at least two tomatillo plants for proper pollination
- Growth Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Special Notes: Performs best in warm soil with strong sunlight
Planting Guide
- When to Plant: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors when soil warms above 65°F.
- How to Plant: Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix or garden soil.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors after frost risk has passed; harden off for 5–7 days before planting.
- Spacing: Space plants 18–24 inches apart for proper airflow.
- Sun Requirements: Plant in full sun for highest yields.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist until established; reduce watering slightly once fruit sets.
- Support: Use cages or stakes to support branches and keep fruit off the ground.
- Pollination: Grow at least two tomatillo plants for proper fruit production.
- Harvesting: Harvest when husks fill tightly around the fruit or begin to split.
- Storage: Store freshly harvested tomatillos in their husks in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for extended freshness.