Rio Grande Verde

Price range: $2.25 through $137.50

Unlock authentic flavor with this vibrant heirloom variety prized for its rich, tangy taste and high yields. Larger and more robust than typical tomatillos, these fruits mature to a bright green with a slightly sticky husk and juicy, citrusy flesh—perfect for making traditional salsa verde, sauces, and stews.

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Additional information

Seed Type

Certified Organic, Conventional

Latin Name:

Physalis ixocarpa

Alternate Names

Mexican husk tomato

Germination:

7-14 days

Maturity:

70-80 days from transplant

Ripe Color

Light green. Harvest when fruit fills out its husk and husk begins to split.

Support Needed

None. Optionally, cage or stake to keep from sprawling.

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Method

Transplanting recommended. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Set out when all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Two or more plants are needed for proper fertilization and fruit set. Isolated tomatillo plants rarely set fruit.

Planting Depth:

1/4"

Spacing

Space plants 24" apart in rows 3-4 feet apart.

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