Tomatillo, Purple Organic Seeds

Physalis philadelphica

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Tomatillo, Purple Organic Seeds

Physalis philadelphica

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Purple Tomatillo is a uniquely colored tomatillo noted for its sweet, tart flavor.

The plant itself provides visual flare with its striking purple-veined leaves.

The small tomatillos form inside papery husks that ripen from green to a deep, rich purple.

This tomatillo variety will grow vigorous and highly productive plants. Tomatillos taste great grilled, diced for salsa, or used as a taco topping. Enjoy a bountiful harvest of this exquisitely flavored vegetable from these highly productive and gorgeous plants.

Sku: 9536

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Common Name: Tomatillo

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Safe for bees

Safe
for Bees

Grows best In

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Germination

Days to
Germination:

7 - 10 Days

Maturity

Days to
Maturity:

75- 85 Days

Container

Best
Container Size:

18"+

Height

Growing Height:

36 - 48"

water Needs

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

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Characteristics: Attracts Bees

Botanical Name: Physalis philadelphica

Fill Weight (grams): 0.15

Flavor: Uniquely sweet, yet tart.

Preparation Ideas: Adds a unique flavor to salsa.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Plant Lifecycle: Annual

Approximate Seed Count: 80 - 100

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Growth Type: Indeterminate bush

Tolerance: Drought Tolerant

Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

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Start Purple Tomatillo seeds indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and the weather is warm. Seeds can be sown directly into the garden when the soil is warm. Tomatillos cannot tolerate frost.

Planting Depth: 0.25"

Seed Spacing: Sow Purple Tomatillo seeds roughly 2' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 3' apart.

Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.

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To keep tomatillos clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatillos require at least an inch of water per week.

At Ferry Morse, we are proud of our non-GMO & guaranteed fresh seeds.

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