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Purple Tomatillo Seeds – Heirloom, Non-GMO, Beautiful & Tangy
Physalis ixocarpa
Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 50 seeds
Purple tomatillos are a stunning and flavorful twist on a classic garden staple! Tomatillos, often used in salsa verde, are small, husked fruits related to tomatoes but with a tangy, citrus-like flavor. This purple variety adds beautiful deep violet hues and a hint of sweetness when fully ripe, making it perfect for fresh salsas, roasting, or adding color to your summer dishes. These plants are productive, vigorous, and easy to grow in full sun with well-drained soil. Harvest when the husks split and fruits turn a rich purple—earlier if you prefer a tarter flavor. Tomatillos are in the same family as tomatoes, so grow them in similar conditions, but tomatillos can handle hotter temperatures. Plat at minimum 2 tomatillo plants close together because they require cross pollination with another plant to produce.
Follow me on social media because I share lots of information on growing this tomato variety and other gardening tips. YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok: jerrasgarden.
PLANTING
Germination: 7-10 days. To speed up germination I recommend using a heat mat.
Seed Sowing Depth: 1/8” deep
Sowing: I highly recommend to start in pots in doors with a heat mat 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. If you gardening in Florida, we have two opportunities to grow per year. You can start them in doors around July 1st and transplant into the garden end of September for fall/winter harvest. Or you can start from seed in doors 6-8 weeks from your last frost date for spring harvest.
Days to maturity: 85 days from transplanting into the garden
Orders are shipped in 1-3 business days excluding holidays or delays due to natural disasters like hurricanes.
Seeds are shipped in bubble mailers so they will not be pushed through USPS roller machines which can damage the seeds. I will not ship seeds in an envelope for this reason.
Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you can't find information or have additional questions.
Orders with live plants are packed on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding holidays or delays because of natural disasters. Plants are shipped in boxes with packaging material to protect them while they are in transit.
No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.
