Green Tomatillo (Grande Rio Verde) Live Plants

Name/Species: Green Tomatillo (Grande Rio Verde), physalis philadelphica

Size (when shipped): 2-6 inches per seedling. The seedling pictured is for reference only, your plants may be slightly shorter, larger, or fuller when received but still within this range.

Size (fully grown): Indeterminate 

Description: Large fruited tomatillo with sweet green fruits measuring 2 to 3 inches across (1.8 - 2.8 ounces), enclosed in a papery husk. Vigorous vines. Unlike many tomato (Solanum) species that can self-pollinate, tomatillo plants are generally self-incompatible and require at least two plants for successful fruit sets. Essential in Mexican cuisine for salsa verde, generally more tart and acidic than tomatoes. Unlike tomatoes, tomatillos remain firm when ripe. Good disease resistance! 80+ days to harvest. Indeterminate variety. Physalis philadelphica.

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