Rio Grande Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa)

If you’re looking for a flavorful, meaty tomatillo, Rio Grande fits the bill! Hefty fruits weigh 3-4 ounces and grow on sturdy vines that reach 2-4’ tall. These giant sweet-tart tomatillos are excellent for salsa verde and when grilled, make a delicious complement for chicken and seafood. 30 Seeds Minimum Germination: 7-14 days Maturity: 85-90 days Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1/4" deep in seed starting mix. Requires soil temperatures of 75-85F to germinate. Heating mat is recommended. Keep moist. Harden off and transplant in full sun when all danger of frost has passed. Bury deep, planting the entire stem leaving only top leaves above ground. Space plants 24” apart; space rows 24-36” apart.