Purple Tomatillo Seeds produce healthy, high-yielding plants with unique purple fruits, perfect for salsas, sauces, and fresh eating. These non-GMO seeds grow vigorously in warm-season gardens, raised beds, or containers. Known for strong germination and continuous fruiting, Purple Tomatillos are easy to grow and highly productive.
Features:
- Premium non-GMO Purple Tomatillo seeds
- Unique purple fruit with tangy flavor
- High germination and vigorous plant growth
- Suitable for gardens, raised beds, or containers
- Ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and salsas
Specifications
- Common Name: Purple Tomatillo
- Scientific Name: Physalis ixocarpa
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Not specified
- Organic: Not specified
- Growth Habit: Bushy, sprawling plants
- Season: Spring through summer
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Watering Needs: Moderate and consistent
- Soil Temperature for Germination: 70–85°F
- Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
- Row Spacing: 36–48 inches
- Days to Maturity: 75–90 days
- Special Characteristics: Unique purple fruit, high-yield, container-friendly
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
- Transplant outdoors once temperatures remain consistently warm
- How to Plant:
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix
- Keep soil warm and evenly moist until germination
- Sunlight:
- Full sun ensures vigorous growth and productive fruiting
- Watering:
- Water consistently at the base of the plant
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root stress
- Maintenance:
- Provide support for sprawling plants if necessary
- Mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce soil-borne issues
- Harvesting:
- Harvest tomatillos when fruits are firm and husks begin to split
- Regular picking encourages continuous production