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Purple Tomatillo Heirloom Seeds for Planting

Purple Tomatillo Heirloom Seeds for Planting

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost

Sow seeds about ¼ inch deep in a seed starting mix

Keep the soil consistently moist until germination

Transplant outdoors only after the frost danger has passed

Choose a sunny and warm location for planting

Harden off seedlings before moving them outside

How to Grow

Provide full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Space plants 18–36 inches apart for good airflow

Water moderately and avoid waterlogging

Stake or cage plants to support branches as they grow

Remove weeds and mulch well to retain soil moisture

Harvest fruits when husks fully expand

Tips

Grow at least two plants for better cross-pollination

Mulch to keep soil cool and minimize weeds

Pick fruits when they turn purple and fill the husk

Store harvested fruits in their husks for longer freshness

Prune lightly to manage spreading growth

Check regularly for pests and remove damaged leaves

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Spreading

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring to summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Tangy

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

outdoors

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Spreading

About
Purple Tomatillo Heirloom Seeds for Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Vegetable / Fruit plant


Purple Tomatillo is the purple fruit variant of the Mexican husk tomato (Physalis ixocarpa). It produces papery husk-covered fruit with tangy sweet-acid flavor and is a staple of Mexican cooking.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

3–5 cm

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

(60–120 cm approx

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Zones 4–12

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

18–36″ between plants

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

¼″ (0.5–1 cm)

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000157758

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Purple Tomatillo fruits grow inside a papery husk?

Yes. Tomatillos characteristically develop inside a papery husk, which expands as the fruit grows.

Can Purple Tomatillo be trained with plant supports?

Yes. Support can help keep plants upright and make harvesting easier, especially when multiple fruits develop.

Why is plant spacing important for Purple Tomatillo?

The listed 18–36 inch spacing gives plants room for airflow and branching, reducing crowding as plants become larger.

Can Purple Tomatillo be planted with other warm-season vegetables?

Yes. It can be included with compatible crops that have similar sun, soil and watering requirements.

What makes Purple Tomatillo visually different from green tomatillos?

Its mature fruits can develop purple tones, giving the harvest a darker color than standard green-fruited types.

Can Purple Tomatillo seedlings be transplanted after hardening off?

Yes. The page recommends hardening seedlings before moving them outdoors so young plants adjust gradually.