Dr. Wyche's Yellow Tomatillo, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
Not available for the 2024 Season
The Seed Savers Exchange - Given to SSE by Suzanne Ashworth, who obtained the seeds from the late Dr. John Wyche. Unique yellow tomatillo with contrasting purple blush (1½" diameter), deliciously sweet flavor. Very prolific and easy to grow. 90-100 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Yellow fruits with purple blush
Fruits grow to 1-2 inches in diameter
Very productive
90-100 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
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Purple de Milpa Tomatillo, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - The tomatillo that grows wild in Mexican cornfields. Very small (¾") purple-tinged fruits borne on 3-4' tall plants. Fruit typically does not burst through husk when ripe. The sharp flavor is preferred by some cooks over other tomatillos. 70-90 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Purple-tinged fruits grow to less than 1 inch
Plants grow to 3-4 feet
Does not burst through husk when ripe
70-90 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Instructions - Culture is very similar to tomatoes. Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors when 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
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Toma Verde Tomatillo, Organic
$3.25
$3.25
Early variety with tart flavor when young, becoming sweeter as it ripens.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Medium to large size fruits are ready to harvest when husks split and fruit color changes from yellow-green to medium green. Perfect for Salsa Verde or as a special addition to any Mexican dish.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Semi-determinate
Uniform fruit
60 days
1/10 gram
Instructions - Tomatoes are warm-season tender annuals. Tomatoes yield best in clay or loam soils that are well-drained and high in organic matter. They can tolerate acid soil as low as 5.5, but they prefer to grow in the 6.0-6.8 range. Days to maturity are from transplants. Start seeds 6-8 weeks before the planting date.
Planting depth: 1/8-1/4"
Plant spacing: for determinate varieties 12-18", for indeterminate 24-36"
Row Spacing: 4-6’ centers"
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Green Husk Tomatillo, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Mexican Husk Tomato) Prolific bushy plants are 3-4' across and almost as tall. Green 2" fruits are ripe when they burst through husks. Blended with hot peppers to make traditional Mexican green sauce. 70-80 days from transplant.
Characteristics:
Organic
Green fruits grow to 2 inches
Plants grow to 3-4 feet
Fruits are ripe when they burst through the husks
Very productive
70-80 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
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
Purple Tomatillo, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
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
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability