{"title":"Tomatillo Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Physalis ixocarpa)\u003c\/i\u003e Also called \"husk tomato,\" for the paper-like calyx or husk that encloses each fruit. They grow much like tomatoes, except that they are seldom staked. They are more cold tolerant and tend to grow a bit faster from seed than most tomatoes. Tomatillos are used in fresh salsas and cooked in any number of sauces, including Mexican-style chili verde.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tomatillo-rio-grande-verde","title":"Tomatillo Seeds, Rio Grande Verde","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis special selection of tomatillo yields large, apple-green fruit. The medium-sized, determinate plants need no staking. The globe-shaped fruit reaches 3-4 ounces, very large for a tomatillo, and the yields are very high. Recommended for fresh market. For fruit production, be sure to plant at least two tomatillo plants, as they are not self-fertile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511033397534,"sku":"TL104","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/tomatillo_rio_grande_verde_1.jpg?v=1782394193"},{"product_id":"tomatillo-purple-coban","title":"Tomatillo Seeds, Purple Coban","description":"\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #211d1e\"\u003eA delicious and beautifully blushed tomatillo from Guatemala. Fruit average 1 inch in diameter and are green with a dark purple hue that deepens as the fruit mature. Very popular in Guatemalan cuisine; we collected this heirloom at Coban, Guatemala, a beautiful mountain town. For fruit production, be sure to plant at least two tomatillo plants, as they are not self-fertile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511130652958,"sku":"TL103","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/tomatillo_purple_coban.jpg?v=1782396324"},{"product_id":"tomatillo-amarylla","title":"Tomatillo Seeds, Amarylla","description":"\u003cp class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #211d1e\"\u003eBred in Poland, this is a lemon-colored version of a delicious Mexican staple. The fruit is firm, juicy, and very sweet; perfect for jams, jellies, and don’t forget the salsa! We also love these in the garden for fresh snacking and salads. Bred to thrive in the cooler summer conditions of inland eastern Europe. For fruit production, be sure to plant at least two tomatillo plants, as they are not self-fertile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511136059678,"sku":"TL109","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/tomatillo_amarylla.jpg?v=1782396601"},{"product_id":"tomatillo-purple","title":"Tomatillo Seeds, Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn electric violet color and sweet fruity flavor make this the most exciting tomatillo we have seen. Plants are prolific covered in large glowing orbs of mostly purple with just a few partially green fruit in the mix. (It should be noted that more sunshine will produce a more pure purple fruit. Many are a bright violet color throughout their flesh.) Much sweeter than the green types, it can be eaten right off the plant. We love this nutrient-rich fruit for making sweet and spicy salsas and for experimenting in our heirloom kitchen! For fruit production, be sure to plant at least two tomatillo plants, as they are not self-fertile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511180329246,"sku":"TL101","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/tomatillo_purple.jpg?v=1782397823"},{"product_id":"tomatillo-chupon-de-malinalco","title":"Tomatillo Seeds, Chupon de Malinalco","description":"\u003cp\u003eA citrusy yellow color, pointed shape, and remarkable, sweet-tart flavor make this tomatillo a versatile culinary element. An heirloom treasure from Malinalco, Mexico, it can be used in both sweet and savory preparations. The fruit grows up to 4 inches long and the flavor is more like a sweet paste tomato mixed with a husk cherry! The fruit is used to make salsas; it can also be cooked up like tomatoes or simply eaten fresh like an apple. For fruit production, be sure to plant at least two tomatillo plants, as they are not self-fertile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart indoors 6-10 weeks before last frost. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59511797023006,"sku":"TL110","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/tomatillo_chupon_de_malinalco.jpg?v=1782405512"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/collections\/Tomatillo_Chupon_de_Malinalco_LSS_DSC_2671.jpg?v=1783528457","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/collections\/tomatillo-seeds.oembed","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}