Tomatillo Verde 30 Seeds – Green Salsa Vegetable for Home Garden

Tomatillo Verde is a productive garden vegetable grown for its tangy, green fruits that are the key ingredient in fresh salsa verde and Mexican green sauces. The plants produce round, firm tomatillos wrapped in papery husks, offering a tart, citrus-like flavor that is prized in the kitchen. These vigorous plants are easy to grow in warm-season gardens and add an interesting, bushy texture to vegetable beds and container plantings.

Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, Tomatillo Verde is a rewarding crop that delivers abundant harvests when given plenty of sun and space. The fruits can be harvested green for traditional salsa or left to ripen further for a slightly sweeter taste. Their unique husked appearance and reliable yields make them a standout choice for home gardens and edible landscapes.

Plant Features

• Produces round, green fruits enclosed in papery husks
• Tangy, citrus-like flavor ideal for salsa verde and Mexican dishes
• Vigorous, bushy plants that grow well in warm weather
• Heavy yields when grown in full sun with consistent moisture
• Easy to grow from seed in garden beds or large containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Physalis philadelphica
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Bushy, spreading
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow tomatillo seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost, or direct sow outdoors after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs within 7 to 14 days. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to stand 24 to 36 inches apart.

Tomatillos benefit from regular watering, especially during flowering and fruit development. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. These plants are generally self-incompatible, so growing at least two plants together improves pollination and fruit set. Harvest fruits when they fill their husks and turn green, usually about 75 to 100 days after planting. Fruits can be stored in their husks for several weeks in a cool, dry place.

What's Included

This listing includes 30 Tomatillo Verde seeds for planting.