A staple in Mexican cuisine, the Toma Verde Tomatillo produces medium-sized, round green fruits encased in papery husks. With a tart, citrusy flavour, they’re perfect for fresh salsas, sauces, and roasting. Plants are vigorous, bushy, and prolific – ideal for warm-season gardens.
Planting Instructions
Start Indoors:
Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
Sow ¼" deep in seed-starting mix
Keep warm (21–26°C / 70–80°F) for germination in 7–14 days
Transplant outdoors after danger of frost, when soil is warm
Location:
Full sun, in well-drained soil
Harden off before transplanting
Spacing:
24–36" between plants
Tomatillos need at least 2 plants for cross-pollination
Care:
Water regularly, mulch to retain moisture
Provide support or cage if needed
Harvest when fruits fill the husks and begin to split
