Tomatillo Green Husk Tomato

Tomatillo Green Husk Tomato: variety and characteristics

Tomatillo Green Husk Tomato (Physalis philadelphica) is an annual vegetable of the Nightshade family (Solanaceae). A fruit that looks like a small green-yellow tomato with a husk like parchment.

They are low in calories and rich in potassium.

The tomatillo is a delicate, sweet-and-sour fruit, rich in vitamins, which can be eaten raw or used to make soups and sauces.

The smaller ones are sweeter.

The condition of the "husk" is a good indicator of the freshness of the fruit.

It should be light brown and fresh, not shrivelled and dried out.

Unlike tomatoes, they should be firm and free of defects.

Remove the husks before eating.

Rinse the fruit. To eat it, you do not need to peel the fruit or remove the seeds.

The tomatillo is the Mexican "green tomato" in a paper husk — the base of a true salsa verde. The fruits are firm, slightly tart and very fresh in flavour.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 94%
• Seeds per packet: 137–186 pcs (0.3 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: January – March; seedlings
• Harvest: May and June
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Tomatillo Green Husk Tomato

Tomatillo Green Husk Tomato seeds are sown in January – March. The crop is harvested in May and June. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Tomatillo Green Husk Tomato

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.5 cm
• Spacing: 60–80 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 22–26 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow seeds in good organic compost between January and March at a temperature of 18-21 degrees. The seeds can also be sown in March and April — by placing the seedlings on a sunny windowsill. Pot on when the first few true leaves appear and the plants are approximately 8 cm tall. Use a quality organic potting compost with good nutrient levels.

It is grown like the tomato, but is less demanding. Plant at least two plants — a single plant rarely sets fruit.

Harvest and use

Pick when the fruit fills the husk and it begins to split.

Frequently asked questions

When should Tomatillo Green Husk Tomato be sown?

The recommended sowing months are January – March. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 137–186 seeds, pack size 0.3 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 94%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

How do you eat tomatillo?

It is peeled from the husk, washed and used raw or roasted — for salsa, sauces and soups.