• Scientific name: Physalis philadelphica (synonym Physalis ixocarpa)
• Ideal planting time: March, April, May
• Annual. Approximate days until harvest: 75 days
• Seed supplier: Adaptive Seeds

Growing & Seed Saving Tips

From Adaptive Seeds:

Sow indoors in flats, March through early May. Keep warm and well-watered. Transplant seedlings into 4” pots when they have their first two true leaves. Transplant into the garden after danger of frost has passed. Always have more than one tomatillo plant, they are usually self-sterile. Will self-seed.

Seed Saving

Collect seeds from ripe fruit by harvesting and removing wrapper. Put fruit in a container with a small amount of water, and smash, or use a food processor. Seeds will sink; add water to decant pulp until seeds are clean. Strain and dry thoroughly. Isolate from other Physalis sp. by at least ½ mile.

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