Rich purple, 1½ to 2 inch fruits appear on vigorous and productive plants with unusual purple-veined leaves. This deeply colored tomatillo is striking as a garnish or in salsas, and has a sweet-tart flavor that’s slightly sharper than that of green varieties. Great for roasting or grilling, which give it a delicious smoky flavor. 70-80 days from transplant. OP Photo courtesy of Johnny’s.
Care: Plant 3-4′ apart in rows 3-4′ apart in full sun. Fruits are ripe when the papery husk turns light brown and splits open, and will store up to 3 months in the husk. A lone tomatillo may grow and bloom but set little fruit; for abundant harvests, grow two or more tomatillo plants near each other to encourage cross-pollination.
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