Tomatillo Seeds (Physalis ixocarpa)

Bring authentic Mexican flavors to your garden with Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa). These unique plants produce green, globe-shaped fruits wrapped in papery husks, with a tangy, citrusy flavor. Essential for salsas, sauces, and traditional dishes, tomatillos are productive, easy to grow, and a must-have for adventurous gardeners and home cooks.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep; keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing plants 60 cm apart.

• Harvest when fruits fill their husks and turn green to light yellow.

Key Features

• Produces tangy, citrus-flavored green fruits

• Encased in decorative papery husks

• Perfect for salsas, sauces, and authentic Mexican cuisine

• High-yielding and easy to grow

• Thrives in gardens, allotments, and large containers

Ideal For

• Homemade salsa verde and traditional sauces

• Vegetable gardens and allotments

• Cooks and gardeners seeking something unique

• Companion planting with tomatoes and peppers

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 60 cm apart

• Prefers full sun and rich, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Grow at least two plants together for better pollination and higher yields.