Tomatillos are not just little Tomatoes as their name in Spanish would indicate. Also known as Mexican Husk Tomato or Mexican Tomatoe, the Tomatillo isn't actually a tomato. It is still a member of the nightshade family, but it has its own individual uses. You can identify it by the papery covering over the firm, green fruits. If the fruits become soft they are beyond their stage of being useful and should be discarded. To avoid any digestive issues it is best to cook tomatillo. Because of its tangy and acidic taste, tomatillos are often added to mexican cuisine. When it is cooked the tangy flavor transitions to more of a sweet and citrusy note, perfect for salsas and other sauces.
Instead of a traditional tomato based Mexican Salsa, consider trying out a Tomatillo based Salsa Verde with your home grown Tomatillos. However, be aware that unripe Tomatillos as well as most parts of the plant other than the ripe fruit are poisonous so be sure to wash the fruits thoroughly as well as your hands after handling them.
Check out our Vegetable Growing Guide for helpful growing tips and information.
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Tomatillo Seeds - Grande Rio Verde
80 days. (Husk Tomato) Large fruited tomatillo with sweet green fruits measuring 2 to 3 inches across (1.8 - 2.8 ounces), enclosed in a papery husk. Vigorous prostrate vine. Used...
Tomatillo Seeds - Toma Verde
Physalis ixocarpa (70 days) Yes, this is where SALSA VERDE comes from! If you have always wanted to make it yourself this is your chance! Imagine having fresh Salsa Verde...
Tomatillo Seeds - Purple
Physalis ixocarpa (70 days) 500 mg seed packet. You may be familar with green tomatillos, this is the purple version. Very hard to find these days. Yes, this is where...
Tomatillo Seeds - Aunt Molly's
Aunt Molly's Tomatillo Seeds. 65 - 70 days to maturity. Physalis ixocarpa. Heirloom. Annual. Indeterminate. Very sweet tomatillo with an underlying tartness. These half to three quarter inch fruits are...
Tomatillo Seeds - Cape Gooseberry - Large Fruit
Cape Gooseberry Tomatillo Seeds. 90 to 120 Days. Open Pollinated, Non-GMO, Heirloom. Physalis peruviana. AKA: Husk Tomato, Goldenberry, Aztec Berry, Peruvian Groundcherry, Inca Berry, Giant Ground Cherry, Peruvian Cherry, Coztomate,...
Tomatillo Seeds - Purple - Organic
Physalis ixocarpa (70 days) You may be familar with green tomatillos, this is the purple version. Very hard to find these days. Yes, this is where salsa verde comes from!...
Tomatillo Seeds - Grande Rio Verde - Organic
Physalis ixocarpa (83 days) This var. produces the most and the largest tomatillos! Grande yields about a 3 oz green tomatillos. Great for salsa verde! Tomatillo Seeds - Grande Rio...
Tomatillo Seeds - Pineapple
Physalis ixocarpa (65-75 days) Approximately 150 seeds per package. This is a relative of the Mexican tomatillo that hails from Eastern Europe. It can be used as other tomatillos in...
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