Tomatillo 'Mexican Strain'

Tomatillos are one of those summer crops worth making space for, since availability of the fruits in stores is sometimes unpredictable, and they're as easy to grow as tomatoes. First rule though, is always plant at least two plants because tomatillos are self-incompatible. That is, they cannot self-pollinate, so with a single plant, you may get tons of flowers, but they'll never turn into fruits. Like tomatoes, they do well in full sun. Start fertilizing when blooms appear, and water deeply but infrequently to encourage flowers and fruits.
This Mexican Strain tomatillo produces slightly larger fruits that are more savory in flavor than green tomatillos, so they're prized for salsas, cooked sauces, and in stews. Harvest when the husks become papery, then store in paper bags. Ripe fruits can also be frozen for later use. Remove the husks, wash, dry, then pop into plastic storage containers.

Common Name: Mexican Strain tomatillo

Culinary Uses: Salsas, cooked sauces

Harvest Time: 65 - 75 days from transplanting

Mature Size: 3-plus feet tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: 30°

Characteristics:

Light:

• Full Sun

Structure: Mounding

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.