Tomatillo- Michoacan Purple

Physalis ixocarpa Open Pollinated

  • Annual, 120cm
  • Attractive small purple/green fruit
  • Great raw or cooked
  • NOT TO WA

Standard seed packet, 115 seeds
$1.50

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Description

'Tomatillo- Michoacan Purple' seeds

Physalis ixocarpa

Synonyms: Physalis philadelphica Lam

NOT TO WA

  • Annual, 120cm
  • Attractive small purple/green fruit
  • Great raw or cooked

Annual from Mexico growing to 120cm. Plants produce delicious green/purple fruit that is encased in a papery husk called a calyx. Fruit is ready to harvest when the calyx becomes brittle and begins to split. Calyx is not edible. Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked. Is used in salsas, sauces, jams and preserves. Unripe fruit is also used extensively in curries, soups and stews. Also known as 'Husk Tomato' or 'Mexican Tomato'. Heirloom.

Seeds per gram: 650
Product code: A4-12

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Quick Sowing Guide
Method Raise seedlings
Sowing Depth 4mm
Season Spring and early summer
Germination 15-20 days @ 22-28°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle Frost tender Annual
Plant Spacing 50cm
Plant Height 120cm
Position Full sun, moist well drained soil
Days Until Maturity 70-90 days

*Notes: Keep well watered. Do not over water. To reduce the risk of disease do not overhead water. Fruit is ready to harvest when the husk becomes brittle and begins to break. Do not eat husk. Protect from cold weather.

How To Grow

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