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Purple Tomatillo
$4.50
Packet - 30 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity70 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing18 - 24 Inches
Germination7–14 days
Growing Information
Growing Purple Tomatillo
‘Purple’ is a tomatillo prized for its beautiful coloring and sweeter flavor compared with many traditional green types. The fruits deepen to a richer purple shade the longer they remain on the plant.
Start ‘Purple’ indoors for transplanting. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep, space plants 18 to 24 inches apart, and grow in full sun. This heat-tolerant variety performs well during warm weather.
Ready to harvest in about 70 days, allow fruits to develop a rich purple color for maximum visual appeal. Remove the husks before cooking.
Sweet, colorful, and versatile, ‘Purple’ is excellent for fresh eating, sauces, salsa, and everyday cooking.
- Days to Maturity: 70
- Sow Method: Start Indoors
- Sow Depth: ¼ Inch
- Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 4 Feet
- Fruit Size: 2 Inches
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Catalog Page: 18
How to start
Start Indoors
Sowing depth
¼ Inch
Plant height
4 Feet
Botanical name
Physalis philadelphica
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ¼ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–14 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 18 - 24 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Purple Tomatillo$4.50 · Packet - 30 Seeds
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Most of the 12 seeds from different tomato varieties germinated. However, only one Lemon Boy sprouted (late), and just four Big Beef seeds and 2 of the 6 Saucy Lady's. These photos were taken 8 days after planting.
