Physalis Tomatillo - organic-seeds

Physalis Tomatillo

This native Mexican plant produces purple fruits about 5 cm in diameter when ripe. Versatile in the kitchen, they can be cooked, added to ratatouille, or used for making hot sauces.

Cultivation Tips for the Purple Mexican Vegetable

• Location: sunny, ideally under cover for higher yields

• Growth requirements similar to tomatoes

• Germination: 10–20 days

• Sowing: February to early April under warm conditions (~20°C)

• Transplanting: after May 15, spacing 60 cm

Care

• Prune shoots at the end of the season (August) to accelerate fruit set

• Rich, well-draining soil and regular watering ensure healthy growth

Harvest

• Period: August to October

• Ripe when the skin turns brown, cracks, or dries while the fruit remains green

• Post-harvest: fruits can be stored in their skin for several months in a dry place