Green Husk Fruits
Produces round green fruits enclosed in distinctive papery husks that split as the fruits mature.
Green Tomatillo Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
Regular price
Rs. 16.99 INR
Sale price
Rs. 16.99 INR
Regular price
Tax included.
-
Estimated Delivery:Nov 21 - Nov 25
-
Free Shipping on All Orders
Product description
Green Tomatillo Seeds
Green Tomatillo is a productive fruiting plant known for its round green fruits enclosed in distinctive papery husks. Also called Mexican husk tomato, tomatillo is widely used in Mexican and Latin American cooking, especially for preparing salsa verde, sauces, and traditional dishes. The plants produce attractive foliage and abundant fruits during the growing season. Green Tomatillos can be grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds, and suitable containers with adequate sunlight and well-drained soil.
Green Edible Fruits
Mexican Husk Tomato
Vegetable Garden
Culinary Use
Key Features
Traditional Culinary Ingredient
Commonly used in salsa verde, sauces, soups, and various Mexican-inspired recipes.
Productive Vegetable Plant
Can produce multiple fruits throughout the growing season under suitable growing conditions.
Warm-Season Growth
Grows well in warm weather with adequate sunlight, regular watering, and fertile soil.
Product Highlights
Traditional Mexican tomatillo variety
Round green edible fruits
Distinctive papery fruit husks
Popular for homemade salsa verde
Suitable for vegetable gardens
Warm-season vegetable crop
Benefits from full sunlight
Suitable for raised beds and containers
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Physalis philadelphica |
| Common Name | Green Tomatillo; Mexican Husk Tomato |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Fruiting Vegetable |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy, spreading plant |
| Fruit Color | Green |
| Fruit Shape | Round to slightly flattened |
| Fruit Covering | Thin, papery husk |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as an annual; suitable zones vary by climate |
| Planting Season | Spring after the last frost |
| Sowing Season | Late winter indoors or spring outdoors |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 70–80°F (21–27°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich soil |
| Soil pH | Approximately 6.0–7.0 |
| Watering | Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 70–90 days, depending on variety |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 24–36 inches |
| Harvesting | When fruits fill their husks and the husks begin to split |
| Growing Location | Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and large containers |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Green Tomatillo seeds. Start seeds indoors approximately 4–6 weeks before the expected last frost or sow outdoors when the soil is sufficiently warm.
Select healthy Green Tomatillo seeds. Start seeds indoors approximately 4–6 weeks before the expected last frost or sow outdoors when the soil is sufficiently warm.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Soil
Choose fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Prepare garden beds or large containers with sufficient drainage.
Choose fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Prepare garden beds or large containers with sufficient drainage.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting soil. Maintain suitable warmth and moisture to encourage germination.
Plant seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting soil. Maintain suitable warmth and moisture to encourage germination.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Water
Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed. Select a sunny location and water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed. Select a sunny location and water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture.
Step 5: Support Fruit Development
Allow enough space for plants to spread. Provide support if needed and grow at least two compatible tomatillo plants for better pollination and fruit production. Harvest when husks become full and split.
Allow enough space for plants to spread. Provide support if needed and grow at least two compatible tomatillo plants for better pollination and fruit production. Harvest when husks become full and split.
Grow Fresh Green Tomatillos in Your Garden
Green Tomatillo Seeds offer an opportunity to grow a productive vegetable plant with distinctive green fruits and papery husks. Popular in traditional Mexican cooking, tomatillos are a useful addition to home vegetable gardens. With warm temperatures, full sunlight, fertile soil, and regular watering, you can enjoy growing fresh tomatillos for your favorite recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Green Tomatillo pollination, harvesting, and growing requirements.
Do you need two tomatillo plants to produce fruit?
Yes, growing at least two compatible tomatillo plants is generally recommended for reliable fruit production. Tomatillos are usually self-incompatible, meaning pollen from another compatible plant is needed for successful pollination. Planting multiple tomatillo plants can help encourage a better harvest.
How do you know when green tomatillos are ready to harvest?
Green tomatillos are generally ready when the fruits have filled their papery husks and the husks begin to split or dry slightly. The fruit should feel firm and fill the husk. Harvesting at this stage provides the characteristic firm texture and tangy flavor commonly used in salsa verde.
Why are my tomatillo plants flowering but not producing fruit?
Poor fruit production can occur because of insufficient cross-pollination, limited pollinator activity, excessive heat, or unsuitable growing conditions. Tomatillos generally benefit from having multiple compatible plants nearby. Encourage pollinators and provide adequate sunlight, consistent watering, and healthy growing soil.