Plaza Latina Giant Green Tomatillo
(Physalis ixocarpa) A unique, large-fruited variety of tomatillo that produces huge yields of oblate, pale-green fruit encased in papery yellow-green leaves. Not as prone to dropping fruit at maturity as other tomatillos we've tried. Seeds originally collected from imported fruit being sold at the Plaza Latina Market in Eugene, Oregon. 70-90 days from transplant. 25 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: 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. After danger of frost has passed, set plants outdoors, 36" apart in rows 60" apart. Plants have similar growth habit to tomatoes and likewise benefit from caging. Harvest fruit when husks begin to turn brown. Tomatillos have a tendency to drop at maturity, but are rarely damaged. Just be sure to harvest regularly.
(Physalis ixocarpa) A unique, large-fruited variety of tomatillo that produces huge yields of oblate, pale-green fruit encased in papery yellow-green leaves. Not as prone to dropping fruit at maturity as other tomatillos we've tried. Seeds originally collected from imported fruit being sold at the Plaza Latina Market in Eugene, Oregon. 70-90 days from transplant. 25 seeds per packet.
CULTURE: 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. After danger of frost has passed, set plants outdoors, 36" apart in rows 60" apart. Plants have similar growth habit to tomatoes and likewise benefit from caging. Harvest fruit when husks begin to turn brown. Tomatillos have a tendency to drop at maturity, but are rarely damaged. Just be sure to harvest regularly.
