Physalis philadelphica
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
Botanical Name: Physalis philadelphica
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
75- 85 Days
18"+
36 - 48"
Moist (2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts bees
Color: Purple
Fill Weight (grams): 0.15
Approximate Seed Count: 80 - 100
Flavor: Uniquely sweet, yet tart.
Preparation Ideas: Adds a unique flavor to salsa.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Indeterminate bush
Tolerance: Drought
Growing Season(s): Spring|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.
To keep tomatillos clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatillos require at least an inch of water per week.
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