• Purple tomatillos with its husk partially open, revealing the fruit, set against a blurred green background.
  • A single purple tomatillo fruit hanging with its papery husk.
  • A group of purple tomatillos with ripe, purple fruits visible, covered by their papery husks.
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Tomatillo Seeds - Purple

Great taste in a royal, purple hue

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lycopersicon esculentum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Spreading
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Semi-determinate

Grow Heirloom Tomatillos - Plant Purple Tomatillo Seeds

Purple colored relative of the Mexican tomatillo, bushy spreading plants can grow 20 inches tall. Cherry-sized fruits encased in purple husks, will give your Chile Verde dish a new and exciting hue! This showy purple tomatillo is good for sauces and chutney, and can also be grown as a beautiful ornamental.

  • Heirloom; Bush Spreading Plant
  • Great for Sauces, Chile Verde & Chutney
  • Heavy Self-Seeder; Prefers Full Sun Exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4-1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 402
1 Ounce 38,000

Planting Guide

View our Tomatillo Planting Guide to learn more.

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Tomatillo Seeds - Purple

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Tomatillo Seeds - Purple FAQs

What type of seed is Purple Tomatillo?

Purple Tomatillo is an open pollinated seed.

How big will Purple Tomatillo get?

Purple Tomatillo grows to 2 to 4 ounces.

What is the flavor profile of Purple Tomatillo?

Purple Tomatillo has a flavor profile described as slightly tart, lemony, hints of sweetness, juicy, and slightly acidic.

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