Tomatillo

90 days. Physalis philadelphica. Open Pollinated. Dr Wyche's Yellow Tomatillo. The plant produces heavy yields of 2" yellow tomatillos. A popular tomatillo variety prized for its unique flavor and productivity. It is sweeter than average tomatillos, and some describe a fruity note reminiscent of apple/apricot when fully ripe. The fruit is covered in a papery husk that turns brown and splits when ready. Excellent for fresh salsa, salsa verde, and chili verde. The late Dr. John Wyche of Oklahoma developed this variety. He was an avid seed saver (and co-owner of a circus) who reportedly fertilized his gardens with elephant manure. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA. 

90 days. Physalis ixocarpa. Open Pollinated. Grande Rio Verde Tomatillo. The plant produces heavy yields of 2 to 4 oz green tomatillos. It is a popular tomatillo variety known for producing some of the largest tomatillos with a sweet-tart flavor. This Mexican husk tomato is great for salsa verde, sauces, and Mexican dishes. Tomatillos are fully ripe when they fall from the plant. A very popular in the Southwest United States for making salsas when combined with fresh hot peppers. Also known as Rio Grande Verde Tomatillo. Suitable for home garden and market growers. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Physalis ixocarpa. Open Pollinated. Green Husk Tomatillo. The plant produces excellent yields of 2" long by 2" wide tomatillo. The fruit is wrapped with a green papery husk. The fruit is ripe when it burst through the husk. Mix with hot peppers to make Mexican green sauce. Also used to make salsa and other Mexican dishes. Wash thoroughly with mild soap to remove the sticky coating on the outside of the fruits. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from Mexico. Indeterminate.

65 days. Physalis ixocarpa. Open Pollinated. Mexican Strain Tomatillo. This early-maturing plant produces heavy yields of large 2" round Mexican tomatillo. A popular tomatillo variety prized for its reliability, it is well-suited to authentic Mexican-style cooking. The Mexican Strain has a more savory flavor than other varieties and is a preferred variety for many Mexican dishes. Excellent for making salsa verde and chili Verde. Tomatillos are fully ripe when they fall from the plant. Suitable for home garden and market growers. A variety from Mexico.

70 days. Physalis ixocarpa. Open Pollinated. Pineapple Tomatillo. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of 1" size tomatillos. It is a popular tomatillo variety prized for its small, cherry-sized fruits with a sweet, tropical, pineapple-like flavor that's sweeter and fruitier than standard green tomatillos. It has a fruity taste similar to pineapple. Excellent for making a wonderful salsa. The small, cherry-sized fruit turns from green to yellow gold when mature. They are surrounded by a papery husk that turns from green to brown as they ripen and splits open when they are ready to harvest. An excellent choice for home gardens.  A variety originating from the USA.

70 days. Physalis ixocarpa. Open Pollinated. Purple de Milpa Tomatillo. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of small to medium-sized tomatillos. A popular heirloom tomatillo variety, prized for its purple-tinged fruits and sharp, intense, or sweet-tangy flavor, valued for salsa verde, roasting, stewing, and fresh use. A family in Mexico grew this variety unattended in a cornfield. It stores fresh for several weeks. Excellent for making salsa. A papery husk surrounds them, turning from green to brown as they ripen and splitting open when they are ready to harvest. An heirloom variety from Mexico.

65 days. Physalis ixocarpa. Open Pollinated. Purple Tomatillo Seeds. This early-maturing plant produces high yields of flavorful purple tomatillos. It is a popular tomatillo variety prized for its color, and unlike the common green ones, these produce sweeter fruits with fruity, citrus-like notes and less tartness. Great for making attractive salsa. A great storage-type tomatillo. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.

60 days. Physalis ixocarpa. Open Pollinated. Toma Verde Tomatillo Seeds. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of large 2 to 3" bright green tomatillos. It is a popular tomatillo variety prized for its high yields, early production, adaptability, and authentic flavor for salsas, sauces, stews, roasting, or grilling. It is widely grown for classic salsa verde and Mexican cooking. They are surrounded by a papery husk that turns from green to brown as they ripen and splits open when they are ready to harvest. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Requires staking or trellising for support. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.