Chupon De Malinalco Tomatillo 15 Seeds

Botanical Name: Physalis ixocarpa
Common Name: Chupon de Malinalco Tomatillo
Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated

Description:
This unique Mexican heirloom tomatillo stands out with its elongated, tapering fruit. Chupon de Malinalco produces large, golden-yellow fruits with a papery husk and a distinctive flavour that’s tangy, citrusy, and slightly sweet when ripe. Excellent for fresh eating, roasting, or crafting a vibrant salsa verde with a twist.

Plant Characteristics:

• Growth Habit: Tall and sprawling; may require staking or support

• Fruit Size: Up to 4–5 inches long

• Maturity: ~90 days from transplant

• Pollination: Open-pollinated – grows true to seed if isolated from other Physalis

• Companion Plants: Tomatoes, basil, peppers

Growing Tips:

• Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost.

• Transplant after danger of frost has passed.

• Needs warm temperatures and full sun.

• Plant at least two tomatillos for pollination.

• Harvest when husks split and fruit turns golden.