Tomatillo, Purple de Milpa

Quick facts Excellent sharp and sour flavor Light purple blush which darkens after harvest Long fresh storage life compared to other varieties Physalis ixocarpa 70-90 days from transplant.  This tomatillo is traditionally grown unattended and intercropped with corn in Mexican cornfields and is a great choice for organic gardens!  An abundance of small purple and green fruit (3/4"-1") grow on plants that reach 3' tall.  These tomatillos have a sharper flavor than other varieties and are great roasted, stewed, or made into a fresh salsa verde.  These tomatillos will keep at room temperature for several weeks! How to grow it: Germ Temp Indoor Start Germ Days Frost Tolerant Sun Seed Depth Plant/Row Spacing 65-85 2-4 w. 6-14 d. No Full 1/8” 18”/24” Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before average last frost date. Thin to the strongest plant per pot. Transplant 18-24" apart in full sun, plants transplant better when small, 10-12". Tomatill