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Mardi Gras Tomatillo Mix

Quick Facts:

  • Also known as Mexican husk tomato
  • Lantern-like husks; Sweet tomato-like fruit
  • Color varies green to purple
  • Used for making salsa verde
  • 70-90 days from transplant

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Quantity: Packet (50 Seeds)

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Mardi Gras Tomatillo Mix

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Physalis ixocarpa

Also known as the Mexican husk tomato, tomatillos were domesticated in Mexico and have become a staple of Mexican cuisine.  While they've yet to gain widespread popularity in the US, we think tomatillos are well-deserving of a spot in any garden.  Yes, they're delicious, but you'll also be amazed by their beauty, with lantern-like husks that seem to glow when back lit by the setting sun.  This particular strain has a significant amount of genetic variation for fruit size and color.  I have maintained this diversity by bulking seed from many plants, but those interested in plant breeding may prefer to select for a specific color and size.  Harvests begin approximately 70 to 90 days from transplant.  Ea... More

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Physalis ixocarpa

Also known as the Mexican husk tomato, tomatillos were domesticated in Mexico and have become a staple of Mexican cuisine.  While they've yet to gain widespread popularity in the US, we think tomatillos are well-deserving of a spot in any garden.  Yes, they're delicious, but you'll also be amazed by their beauty, with lantern-like husks that seem to glow when back lit by the setting sun.  This particular strain has a significant amount of genetic variation for fruit size and color.  I have maintained this diversity by bulking seed from many plants, but those interested in plant breeding may prefer to select for a specific color and size.  Harvests begin approximately 70 to 90 days from transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.

Physalis ixocarpa

Also known as the Mexican husk tomato, tomatillos were domesticated in Mexico and have become a staple of Mexican cuisine.  While they've yet to gain widespread popularity in the US, we think tomatillos are well-deserving of a spot in any garden.  Yes, they're delicious, but you'll also be amazed by their beauty, with lantern-like husks that seem to glow when back lit by the setting sun.  This particular strain has a significant amount of genetic variation... read more

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Physalis ixocarpa

Also known as the Mexican husk tomato, tomatillos were domesticated in Mexico and have become a staple of Mexican cuisine.  While they've yet to gain widespread popularity in the US, we think tomatillos are well-deserving of a spot in any garden.  Yes, they're delicious, but you'll also be amazed by their beauty, with lantern-like husks that seem to glow when back lit by the setting sun.  This particular strain has a significant amount of genetic variation for fruit size and color.  I have maintained this diversity by bulking seed from many plants, but those interested in plant breeding may prefer to select for a specific color and size.  Harvests begin approximately 70 to 90 days from transplant.  Each packet contains a minimum of 50 seeds.

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Little girl planting seeds

How to Grow Tomatillos

Tomatillos require well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5 and full sun exposure, preferably in a location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. The soil should be kept consistently moist but not waterlogged, and regular fertilization can be beneficial. Proper soil and sunlight conditions will help ensure healthy tomatillo growth and a bountiful harvest. Plants have similar growth habit to tomatoes and likewise benefit from caging

For earliest harvest, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/4" deep in well-moistened, sterile starting mix. Plants will get leggy even in greenhouse conditions, but don't worry as roots will develop along lower portion of the stem. Can also be directly seeded outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

After danger of frost has passed, set plants outdoors, 36" apart in rows 60" apart.

Insect Pests

Tomatillos are susceptible to various insect pests, including aphids, flea beetles, tomato hornworms, and cutworms. Regular monitoring, cultural practices such as weed control and maintaining good soil health, and the use of organic sprays or floating row covers can help prevent and manage insect infestations on tomatillo plants.

Diseases & Other Problems

Although generally care-free plants, tomatillos can be susceptible to a number of diseases and other problems, including blight, powdery mildew, and fruit rot. Overwatering and poor soil drainage can also lead to root rot and other fungal issues. Proper cultural practices such as crop rotation, soil amendment, and good sanitation can help prevent disease issues, and prompt removal and destruction of infected plants can prevent the spread of disease.

Tomatillos should be harvested when the fruit is firm, green, and fully developed inside the papery husk, which will turn brown at maturity. Gently twist or pull the fruit from the plant, leaving the husk intact. Tomatillos have a tendency to drop at maturity, but are rarely damaged. Just be sure to harvest regularly.  Store tomatillos in their husks in a cool, dry place for up to 2-3 weeks, or in the refrigerator for up to a month. To freeze, remove the husks, blanch the fruit for a few minutes, and then freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer-safe container.

CONSIDERATIONS:

The flowers of tomatillos are perfect, meaning they contain both male and female organs, and are self-pollinating. Tomatillos will not cross with any other Physalis species, including ground cherries and cape gooseberries. However, because tomatillo flowers are open and are frequented by pollinators, we prefer to grow only one variety each year.

HARVESTING SEED:

Wait until fruit reach full maturity. If they have fallen, they almost certainly will be mature. Allow the fruit to after-ripen in their husks for about one week. Remove from husks and place in a blender or food processor fitted with a plastic blade.

SEED LONGETIVITY:

Tomatillo seeds will remain viable for three years when stored in ideal conditions.

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Chelsea
Good So Far!

All but 1 seed germinated, and they were the first of my seedlings to come through the soil. They're 2 inches high and bigger every day!

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Mary Jo Moses
Every seed I planted germinated into a healthy plant.

As a rule I place a couple of extra seeds into a peat pot to assure that I have at least one germinate. Every seed germinated so a separated the extra plants to share with friends.
I look forward to seeing them mature and produce fruit.

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