tomatillo ‘toma verde’

Angelo’s Farm Market veggies are specifically selected for home growers to be productive, disease resistant, and flavorful. Look for Tomatillo ‘Toma Verde’, the relatives of the ornamental perennial Chinese Lantern producing light green, small, rounded fruits with flattened tops that are ready to harvest when their papery tunic or husk turns a wheat color and splits. This popular addition to salsas and Mexican cuisine is early to mature, but needs to be set out 1-2 weeks later than tomatoes in the garden. Bushy habit needs no staking. Maturity: 60 days

Plant in sunny, well-drained, nutrient rich soil or containers amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week throughout the growing season. Feed with a slow release fertilizer, Osmocote® or Garden-tone®. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature.