{"product_id":"tomatillo-mexican-husk-tomato-seeds","title":"Tomatillo Seeds (Mexican Husk Tomato) | SUMMER \/ WINTER","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatillo is a warm-season vegetable from the nightshade family, botanically known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysalis philadelphica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is widely used in Mexican cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike ordinary tomatoes, tomatillo fruits develop inside a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epapery husk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e formed around the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants are vigorous, branching and somewhat sprawling, so they benefit from cages, stakes or light trellis support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn important feature of tomatillo is its pollination requirement. Many cultivated types are largely self-incompatible, so a single plant may flower heavily but produce very little fruit. For reliable fruit set, grow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat least two plants from separate seedlings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e close together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExact fruit colour may vary by variety and can be green, yellow-green or purple at maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican husk tomato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhysalis philadelphica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm-season vegetable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRound fruits enclosed in papery husks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVigorous branching plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpreading growth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires cross-pollination for best fruit set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow at least two plants together\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for kitchen gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for raised beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforms well in larger grow bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for staking or cages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for salsa and sauces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProductive under suitable warm conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatillo fruits are especially suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalsa verde\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh salsa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMexican sauces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChutneys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnchilada sauces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreserving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flavour is typically tangy, fresh and slightly citrus-like, making tomatillos particularly useful in sauces and salsas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Grow Bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/green-g-12-grow-bag-12x12-inch-6-gallon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for one tomatillo plant, but grow at least two separate bags nearby for pollination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-15 P Grow Bag – 15 × 14 inch 🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvides additional root space for vigorous branching growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/black-g-24-grow-bag-24x12-inch-23-5-gallon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch 🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for approximately two well-spaced tomatillo plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor reliable fruit set, avoid growing only one isolated plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Soil \/ Potting Mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse fertile, loose and well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical GREEN GARDENS mix can be:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Bhalu Mitti (Sandy Soil) + 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost-25kg-organic-fertilizer-pakistan\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost 🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatillos tolerate average soil reasonably well but perform best with good drainage and moderate fertility. Excessive nitrogen can encourage excessive leafy growth with reduced fruiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Instructions from Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart seeds in nursery trays, seedling cells or small pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5 cm deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover lightly with fine growing medium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the growing medium lightly and consistently moist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds generally germinate within:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunder suitable warm conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide bright light after germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished plants generally require:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun supports vigorous growth, flowering and fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Transplanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant seedlings when they are healthy, strong and approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4–6 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor after developing several true leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatillos are frost-sensitive, so transplant only when conditions are suitably warm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Plant Spacing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–90 cm between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatillo plants can become broad and spreading, so adequate spacing is important for airflow and branch development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Pollination – Very Important\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor reliable fruit production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow at least two separate tomatillo plants close together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatillos are commonly self-incompatible, so one isolated plant may flower but produce little or no fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBees and other pollinating insects help transfer pollen between plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatillo branches can spread outward and become heavy with fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomato cages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort trellis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport helps keep branches and fruits away from the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. Watering \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore planting, incorporate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost-25kg-organic-fertilizer-pakistan\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost 🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer because overly lush vegetative growth can reduce fruit production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9. Flowering \u0026amp; Fruit Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatillo plants produce yellow flowers followed by small fruits enclosed inside green papery husks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the fruit develops, it gradually fills the husk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit colour varies by variety and may remain green or mature toward yellow-green or purple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10. Harvesting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest tomatillos when the fruit has expanded enough to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efill the papery husk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the husk begins to loosen or split.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on variety and conditions, harvest commonly begins approximately:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–75 days after transplanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest while fruits are firm for the characteristic tangy flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/green-g-12-grow-bag-12x12-inch-6-gallon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/black-g-24-grow-bag-24x12-inch-23-5-gallon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch 🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/collections\/grow-bags\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Grow Bags 🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost-25kg-organic-fertilizer-pakistan\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost 🔗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46759987773697,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/6266\/6497\/files\/Tomatillo_GREEN_GARDENS_1.png?v=1778884452","url":"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/tomatillo-mexican-husk-tomato-seeds","provider":"Green Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}