Purple Tomatillo, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Dark purple fruits are smaller (1½-2") and have a sweeter flavor than green tomatillos. Makes an attractive purple salsa, also great grilled. Noticeably less sticky than most tomatillos. 90 days from transplant. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Purple fruits are very sweet
• Fruits grow to 1-2 inches
• Less sticky than other tomatillos
• 90 days from transplant
• 25 Seeds

Instructions -  Culture is very similar to tomatoes. Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors when the soil has warmed. Plants are self-supporting, but sprawl over a large area. Cage or trellis when space is limited.

Start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost

Germinate 14-21 days

Plant 24-36" apart

Full Sun

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