Everona Large Green Tomatillo

Physalis ixocarpa Seeds per pack ~25  Germination: 92% Sep 2024  Packed for 2025 Origins and HistoryThe Everona Large Tomatillo is a distinctive heirloom variety named for its development in Everona, Virginia. Tomatillos themselves trace back thousands of years to pre-Columbian Mexico, where they were a staple crop of the Aztec diet and an essential ingredient in sauces and stews. This particular cultivar, selected for its size and productivity, became popular with growers seeking large-fruited tomatillos that remain true to the heirloom character, ensuring both culinary authenticity and agricultural resilience. Appearance and CharacteristicsAs its name suggests, Everona Large produces especially large fruits, often reaching the size of small apples. Each fruit is enclosed in a papery husk that dries and splits open as it matures. The skin is bright green, with a slightly glossy sheen, and the flesh is dense yet juicy. Plants are vigorous, branching widely with lush foliage, and typica