Sow and Grow Tomatillos

Sow and Grow Tomatillos

Just like tomatoes and pepper, you can give tomatillos a head start indoors. Indoor Sowing Tips:  In order to germinate, tomatillos seeds prefer an average soil temperature around 80°F or between 70 and 90°F.  Based on this, start the seeds under grow lights and with a seed heat mat underneath the seed tray.  Tomatillo seeds […]

Tomatillo Varieties

Purple Tomatillos

In addition to Gigante Verde Tomatillos, I like to grow Purple Tomatillos. I’ve been growing Purple Tomatillos for several years now because I can’t find them at the grocery store.  Here are some of the features that I like: Features: 1) The Purple Tomatillo packs a punch of color in the garden. 2) It matures […]

Tomatillo Varieties

Gigante Verde Tomatillos

While this variety is called Gigante Verde, another name is Giant Green Tomatillos! Features: 1) The plant can reach up to 4 feet tall even though my seed pack said only 2 feet. 2) Gigante Verde Tomatillo fruit is about 4 inches in diameter. 3) Since the tomatillos are green, they are perfect for making […]