Add a splash of color and zing to your garden!
Tomatillo Purple is a showstopper with its deep violet fruits tucked inside papery husks. These beauties aren’t just pretty, they pack a zesty punch that’s perfect for salsas, sauces, and roasting. Watching them ripen from green to purple in the sun is half the fun, and harvesting them is like unwrapping little garden gifts.
Variety:Â Purple Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa)
Growth Habit:Â Upright, warm-season annual
Height: 24–36 inches
Flavor Profile:Â Tart, citrusy, and slightly sweet
Color:Â Deep purple fruit in husks that intensify with sun exposure
Planting Conditions:Â Full sun and well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 75–90 days
Uses:Â Salsas, sauces, roasting, grilling
Fun Fact: The purple color isn’t just pretty, it’s packed with antioxidants!
Tomatillo Purple brings bold flavor and vibrant color to your kitchen. Roast them with garlic and chilies for a smoky salsa, or blend them into a tangy sauce that’ll wake up any taco night. Their jewel-toned skins make them a visual treat in the garden and on the plate. If you love cooking with flair, this one’s for you.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: These sun-lovers thrive in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost. Transplant outdoors once the soil is warm, spacing 24 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting.
🌿 Support and Maintain: Use cages or stakes to support the plant’s upright growth and keep fruit off the ground.
✂️ Harvest: Pick when husks split and the fruit is fully colored. Let them ripen a few days off the vine for peak flavor.
