50 Purple Tomatillo Seeds
Grow husked tomatillo fruit that can develop purple coloration as it matures. Tomatillos are warm-season plants related to tomatoes and are used fresh, roasted, or cooked in salsa and sauces.
Why Choose These Seeds
- Distinctive husked fruit for edible gardens
- Purple color can deepen with maturity and sun exposure
- Productive warm-season plants with branching growth
- Useful for raised beds, rows, and large containers
What’s in the Pack
Approximately 50 purple tomatillo seeds. Fruit color, size, and maturity timing vary with growing conditions.
Growing Information
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Life cycle: Warm-season annual
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Light: Full sun
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Start indoors: About 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost
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Transplant: After frost danger has passed and soil has warmed
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Spacing: Allow roughly 24–36 inches between plants
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Pollination: Grow at least two compatible tomatillo plants for reliable fruit set
Planting Instructions
- Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix.
- Keep warm and evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
- Provide strong light and thin or pot up crowded seedlings.
- Harden off before transplanting outdoors into full sun.
- Harvest when fruit fills the papery husk; purple coloration may continue developing with maturity.
Important: A single tomatillo plant often sets little or no fruit. Plant at least two genetically distinct seedlings close enough for pollinators to move between them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need more than one tomatillo plant?
Yes. Tomatillos are generally self-incompatible, so growing at least two seedlings improves pollination and fruit set.
Will every fruit turn dark purple?
Color intensity varies with genetics, maturity, sunlight, and temperature. Some fruit may show a purple blush rather than uniform dark color.
Can tomatillos grow in containers?
Yes. Use a large container, full sun, regular watering, and support for the branching plants.
When are tomatillos ready to harvest?
Harvest as the fruit fills the husk and the husk begins to split or turn papery.
Where can I buy purple tomatillo seeds for sale?
This Seed World listing provides approximately 50 purple tomatillo seeds with planting and pollination guidance.
