Purple de Milpa Tomatillo

The tomatillo that grows wild in Mexican cornfields. Very small (¾") purple-tinged fruits borne on 3-4' tall plants. Fruit typically does not burst through husk when ripe. Sharp flavor preferred by some cooks over other tomatillos.

• Packet 25 Seeds
• 70-90 days from transplant
• Organic
• Purple-tinged fruits grow to less than 1 inch
• Plants grow to 3-4 feet
• Does not burst through husk when ripe

This variety works for:

• Fresh eating
• Salsa
• Freezing

Make sure to remove the papery husk on these fruits before storing them in the refrigerator.

Tomatillos are a key ingredient in green sauces and salsa verde. They can be chopped fresh and tossed in salads or thinly sliced and added to sandwiches. Adding them to salsas and other sauces that require cooking will enhance the flavor of the fruit.

Instructions - Culture is very similar to tomatoes. Sow seeds indoors ¼" deep. Transplant outdoors when soil has warmed. Plants are self- supporting, but sprawl over a large area. Cage or trellis when space is limited.

• Start Indoors: 6 weeks before last frost
• Germination: 14 Days
• Plant Outdoors: 24-36” Apart
• Light: Full Sun