Green Tomatillo Seeds produce vigorous, bushy plants yielding green, husk-covered fruits. Tomatillos are a staple in Mexican cuisine, perfect for fresh salsas, sauces, and cooking.
These non-GMO seeds ensure reliable germination and high-yield harvests. Green Tomatillo thrives in warm-season conditions with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Its unique husked fruits add flavor and versatility to your home garden.
Features
• Produces flavorful, green husked Tomatillo fruits
• High-yielding and vigorous bushy plants
• Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds
• Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Suitable for salsas, sauces, cooking, and fresh consumption
• Thrives in warm-season planting conditions
Specifications
• Seed Type: Warm-season vegetable – Green Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (grown annually, can start indoors in cooler zones)
• Growth Habit: Bushy, sprawling
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Harvest: 70–100 days
• Fruit Size: 1–2 inches diameter, green, enclosed in husk
• Plant Height: 24–36 inches
• Seed Quality: Non-GMO, open-pollinated
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Row Spacing: 24–36 inches
• Support Needed: Optional, can use cages or stakes for heavier fruit
Planting Guide
• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
• Maintain soil temperature between 70–85°F for optimal germination.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed.
• Water consistently and mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds.
• Harvest fruits when husks turn papery and the fruit fills the husk.
• Succession planting ensures continuous harvest throughout the growing season.
