Quick facts
- Deep purple tomatillo
- Great for container garden
- Widely grown and adapted
Physalis philadelphica
| Sweeter than their green counterparts, purple tomatillos are stunning! Brighter-than-eggplant purple, they add unique color to fresh salsas. Easy to grow, plants reach 18” and do not require support. Suitable for container gardens. |
How to grow it:
|
Germ Temp |
Indoor Start |
Germ Days |
Frost Tolerant |
Sun |
Seed Depth |
Plant/Row Spacing |
|
65-85 |
2-4 w. |
6-14 d. |
No |
Full |
1/8” |
18”/24” |
|
Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before average last frost date. Thin to the strongest plant per pot. Transplant 18-24" apart in full sun, plants transplant better when small, 10-12". Seed specs: Packet size- 50 min. |