Toma Verde Tomatillo Seeds

Start Mexican Husk Tomato seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before your last frost date, or sow directly once soil temperatures sit consistently between 70–95°F. Plant ¼ inch deep and expect germination in 6–14 days. To speed up the germination process, put a heat mat under the seeds tray. When transplanted space seedlings 18–24 inches apart. Toma Verde Tomatillo needs at least two plants to produce fruit, because Physalis Ixocarpa relies on cross-pollination. One plant will flower generously and give you almost nothing.

These plants need full sun, at least 6–8 hours per day. Soil should drain well and sit between pH 6.0–7.0. Work in compost before planting to make soil more fertile. Water consistently during seedling stage and flowering, because uneven moisture is the main cause of cracked and misshapen fruit. Toma Verde Tomatillo grows well in raised beds, open fields, and large containers (5 gallons minimum).

Cage or stake plants early, as Tomatillo Toma Verde sprawls fast and it would be hard to support mature stems. Once established, the plants are genuinely low-maintenance. It is heat and drought tolerant, and resistant to most common diseases. Harvest when the fruit fills the husk fully and the husk starts to split or dry at the edges, roughly 70–95 days from transplant. Pick them green and firm for cooking. Once they go yellow, the flavor becomes more sweet.