Cream Tomatillo Fruit Seeds - Tangy Fruit for Salsa and Sauces

The Cream Tomatillo is a unique and flavorful variety known for its smooth, pale-yellow to creamy fruit with a mild tangy flavor that enhances salsas, sauces, and Mexican-inspired dishes. Perfect for gardeners who love fresh, homegrown ingredients, this variety produces abundant yields throughout the growing season.

Features:

1. Distinctive Flavor: Mildly tangy and slightly sweet, ideal for salsas, sauces, and cooking.
2. High Yield: Produces generous clusters of medium-sized cream-colored fruits.
3. Adaptable Growth: Thrives in both containers and open garden beds.
4. Fast Maturing: Harvestable in 70–80 days after transplanting.
5. Easy to Grow: Suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Specifications:

1. Scientific Name: Physalis philadelphica
2. Common Name (US): Cream Tomatillo
3. Seed Type: Open-pollinated
4. Growth Habit: Bushy, spreading plants
5. Maturity: 70–80 days after transplanting
6. Plant Height: 2–3 feet
7. Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
8. Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil with pH 6.0–7.0
9. Sunlight: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
10. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, not waterlogged
11. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)
12. Planting Season: Spring to early summer after the last frost
13. Sowing Method: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant outdoors when soil warms
14. Germination Temperature: 70–80°F (21–27°C)
15. Harvesting: Pick when the husk turns light brown and begins to split

Planting Guide:

1. Start seeds indoors in trays or pots filled with seed-starting mix.
2. Keep moist and warm until germination (typically 7–14 days).
3. Transplant seedlings outdoors once temperatures are consistently warm and danger of frost has passed.
4. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in well-drained, compost-enriched soil.
5. Water regularly and provide stakes if plants become heavy with fruit.