Tomatillo Seeds – Green

Tomatillo, also known as the Mexican husk tomato, is a unique plant that produces small, green fruits covered in papery husks. This green variety is a staple in traditional sauces, salsas, and fresh dishes. It is easy to grow, highly productive, and well-suited for home gardens.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual

• Variety: Green Tomatillo

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy plants with abundant branching

• Maturity: Harvest in about 70–80 days from transplanting

• Growing Season: Summer crop; thrives in warm weather

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–12 (grown as an annual in cooler regions)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–12: February–April, July–August

  • Zones 7–8: March–May

  • Zones 5–6: April–June

  • Zones 4 and below: Start indoors February–March, transplant after frost

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.5

• Watering: Regular and consistent; avoid waterlogging

• Uses: Fresh salsas, sauces, roasted dishes, and culinary recipes