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Purple Tomatillo Seeds

Purple Tomatillo Seeds

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Wow! A purple tomatillo! Not only delicious but attractive, too. The purple fruits are much sweeter than the green types and rich in beneficial antioxidants. Let the fruit remain on the plant as long as possible until the husk splits for the best flavor and color. Tomatillos grow best in conditions similar to tomatoes (because they are related) but will handle a lot more heat. Grow two or more plants to ensure good pollination.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 70 days from transplanting

Family: Solanaceae

Native: Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: About 20" tall and wide

Variety Info: Green, 1"–1¼" fruits turn purple and sweeter as they ripen.

Attributes: Heat Tolerant, Frost Sensitive

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: For mild climates only: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 80° – 85°F.

Days to Emerge: 10 Days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 36"

Row Spacing: 36"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 36"

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  • Courtney G.
    AL, United States
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 30, 2025
    Huge!

    I started these indoors and transplanted them outside in the spring. I live in 8A and they are just starting to fruit. The plants are absolutely massive and thriving. I am so excited to harvest.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed
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    Epic Gardening
    Aug 4, 2025

    Hey Courtney G.,

    Great photos! We're so excited for you as you approach harvest time - there's nothing quite like that anticipation when you can see the fruits just starting to develop on those beautiful, vigorous plants! Your success story really shows what amazing results you can get with proper indoor starting and careful transplanting. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Monique M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 4, 2025
    5 Stars

    These flowered so quickly..excited for their continued growth

  • Ana M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 20, 2023
    5 Stars

    Excited for these beauties, great product !!

  • Lucas
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 28, 2024
    5 Stars

    Best seeds

  • Chase W.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Jul 7, 2024
    2 Stars

    Could not get them started, tried many times in different environments. Best I got was 1 inch sprouts and then they died

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate