Tomatillo (Physalis Ixocarpa Amarylla) 250 seeds (#1452)

A small annual with a spreading growth habit. Plants may grow to 2-4ft, but if left unstaked, will spread out radially for a few feet.
In colder climates, flowering and fruiting will continue until temperatures cool or frosts begin.
Tomatillos are a necessary ingredient of most Mexican salsas. Fruits are borne inside a paper “husk” (the calyx) and are also known as husk tomatoes. When fully ripe, the yellow to purple sweet fruits will swell and split the husks.
However, most culinary uses, such as Mexican salsa verde, call for harvesting when the fruit is still green and tart. Tomatillos are easy to grow and very productive. The fruits will keep through the winter if stored loose in a cool place.
Approximately 250 seeds in 0,5g packet.

Genus - Physalis
Species - Ixocarpa
Variety - Amarylla
Common name - Tomatillo
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 10
Height - 0,60 m
Spread - 0,70 m
Plant type - Annual, Vegetable
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Fertile, well drained
Water requirements - Average, moist
Leaf / Flower color - Green / --

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
Seed - sow March/April in a greenhouse only just covering the seed. Germination usually takes place quickly and freely (seeds will germinate in 2-3 weeks in warm temperature - +18-+22C.
Prick out the seedlings into individual pots of fairly rich soil when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in early summer. Diurnal temperature fluctuations assist germination.
It is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.