Physalis philadelphica
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Physalis philadelphica
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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
Common Name: Tomatillo
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
75- 85 Days
18"+
36 - 48"
Moist (2 in / week)
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
Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
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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