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Heirloom Purple Tomatillo Seeds - Sweet-Tart Flavor with Citrus Notes, Perfect for Salsas and Preserves, Non-GMO, Unique Purple Hue
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

70 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Medium difficulty
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

5 - 10

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Striking Purple Color: Develops a vibrant violet hue with age, encased in a burlap-toned husk that adds a decorative touch to your garden.
  • Growing Conditions: Thrives in warm, well-lit environments with consistent moisture. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 24°C (75°F).
  • Harvesting Tips: Ready for harvest when husks loosen and the fruit transitions to a lemon yellow. Keep in light post-harvest to enhance the purple coloring.
  • Culinary Delight: Less tart than green tomatillos, with a complex flavor profile of lemon, lime, plum, and pear. Excellent for fresh salsas and sauces.
  • Disease Resistant: Hardy plants that adapt well to varying environmental conditions, requiring less chemical intervention.

Unlock the vibrant flavors and exotic colors of your garden with Heirloom Purple Tomatillo Seeds. These seeds promise a crop of fruitier, less tart tomatillos compared to their green counterparts, enveloped in an eye-catching purple skin. Ideal for gardening enthusiasts and culinary adventurers alike.

Plant seeds indoors three weeks before the last frost. Maintain consistent soil moisture and provide ample light until seedlings sprout. Transplant into larger pots to encourage root development. Harvest when husks loosen, revealing ripe, juicy fruits perfect for salsas and preserves. Experience the satisfaction of growing your own unique purple tomatillos this season!
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 300
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • 25 seeds — 21 plants — covers about 63–84 sq. ft.
  • 250 seeds — 213 plants — covers about 639–852 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Bushy, branching habit; benefits from staking or caging
  • Height: 90–120 cm (3–4 ft)
  • Spread: 60–90 cm (24–36 in)
  • Spacing: 45–60 cm (18–24 in) between plants; 90 cm (36 in) between rows
  • Plant at least two for good cross‑pollination and heavier fruit set

Choosing a packet size

  • A 25-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners, small raised beds, or container growers who want a few plants for fresh salsas and weekly harvests.
  • The 250-seed packet suits larger gardens, community plots, and market growers planning succession plantings, mass beds, or preserving projects.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Heirloom Purple Tomatillo seeds indoors about three weeks before the last expected frost. Use a seed-starting mix and cover seeds lightly with 1/4 inch of soil. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged and provide 14-16 hours of light daily until seedlings sprout.

Once seedlings reach about 5 inches in height, transplant them into larger pots to encourage root development. Harden off the plants by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over a week before transplanting them into the garden. Ensure the soil temperature is around 24°C (75°F) for optimal growth.

Tomatillos thrive in full sun with regular watering. Harvest when the husks loosen and the fruit turns a lemon yellow. Keep harvested fruits in light to enhance their purple coloring. Enjoy the sweet-tart flavor in salsas, sauces, or fresh from the garden.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

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