Purple de Milpa Tomatillo, Organic

Purple de Milpa Tomatillo, Organic

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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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