Tomatillo Verde Physalis Ixocarpa

Tomatillo Verde Physalis Ixocarpa

Tomatillo Verde Physalis Ixocarpa. One of the most popular and reliable tomatillo varieties delivering heavy crops on large determinate vines of rounded berries 1 to 2 inches in diameter enclosed in the thin husk of its extended calyx.  The fruit ripens to a yellow colour, and has a delicious, sweet-tart flavour.  Unique garden variety that’s very popular in Mexican cuisine. Matures  65-75 days from germination.

Cultivation Advice Tomatillo Verde Physalis Ixocarpa

• Sow in spring 1/16 inch deep.
• Germination takes around 6-14 days at 65-75F.
• Transplant the seedlings when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots.
• Grow on under cooler conditions and when about 8 inches tall,
• either plant in their growing position in the greenhouse
• or gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions
• and plant out at least 18 inches apart in a warm and sunny spot in moist,
• fertile well drained soil and keep watered.
• Provide support as the plants will naturally ramble.