{"title":"Tomatillo##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003ePhysalis philadelphica\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe wild tomatillo and related plants are found everywhere in the Americas except in the far north, with the highest diversity in Mexico. In 2017, scientists reported on their discovery and analysis of a fossil tomatillo found in the Patagonian region of Argentina, dated to 52 million years B.P. The finding has pushed back the earliest appearance of the Solanaceae plant family of which the tomatillos are one genus. Tomatillos were domesticated in Mexico before the coming of Europeans, and played an important part in the culture of the Maya and the Aztecs, more important than the tomato. The specific name philadelphica dates from the 18th century. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=tomatillo%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etomatillo recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanions: \u003cb\u003ebasil, mint, chives, sage, parsley, garlic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inhibitors: \u003cb\u003ePotatoes, eggplant, and corn all attract insects that will also eat tomatillos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toma-verde-tomatillo","title":"Toma Verde","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003ePhysalis philadelphica\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW TOMATILLO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow 4-6 seeds per inch, 6-8 weeks before transplanting out (1-2 weeks later than tomatoes). Transplant after danger of frost and grow without support. Can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves. Plants grow large if unpruned, space 2-3' apart. Strong light and cooler temperatures 60-70°F prevent plants from getting leggy. Harvest when the fruit is plump and papery husk splits. Ripe fruits will pull easily from the plant. Fruits store 2-4 weeks at 45°F (7°C). Tomatillo plants are susceptible to early blight, anthracnose, late blight, and tobacco mosaic virus, among other diseases. Take care to rotate crops in your garden and remove diseased plants promptly. Soil pH 4.3-6.6. Hardiness zones 4. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 18,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 50%. Usual seed life: 4–6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 800 feet to 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e6-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2–3’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4–6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eToma Verde Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 18,900 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Early maturing, green tomatillo. Fruits are large and flat-round in shape. Absolutely delicious in salsa verde with cilantro, roasted peppers, garlic, and onions. Tags: Harvest: Early, Color: Green, Size: Large, Specialty: Storage, Heritage: Heirloom, New Listing, Season: Summer, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild tomatillo and related plants are found everywhere in the Americas except in the far north, with the highest diversity in Mexico. In 2017, scientists reported on their discovery and analysis of a fossil tomatillo found in the Patagonian region of Argentina, dated to 52 million years B.P. The finding has pushed back the earliest appearance of the Solanaceae plant family of which the tomatillos are one genus. Tomatillos were domesticated in Mexico before the coming of Europeans, and played an important part in the culture of the Maya and the Aztecs, more important than the tomato. The specific name philadelphica dates from the 18th century. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=tomatillo%20recipes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etomatillo recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanions: \u003cb\u003ebasil, mint, chives, sage, parsley, garlic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInhibitors: \u003cb\u003ePotatoes, eggplant, and corn all attract insects that will also eat tomatillos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":6037009137703,"sku":"15521","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":6037009170471,"sku":"15522","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":31332021501994,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Toma-Verde-tomatillo.jpg?v=1512527587"},{"product_id":"de-milpa-organic-tomatillo","title":"De Milpa Organic","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003ePhysalis philadelphica\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW TOMATILLO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow 4-6 seeds per inch, 6-8 weeks before transplanting out (1-2 weeks later than tomatoes). Transplant after danger of frost and grow without support. Can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves. Plants grow large if unpruned, space 2-3' apart. Strong light and cooler temperatures 60-70°F prevent plants from getting leggy. Harvest when the fruit is plump and papery husk splits. Ripe fruits will pull easily from the plant. Fruits store 2-4 weeks at 45°F (7°C). Tomatillo plants are susceptible to early blight, anthracnose, late blight, and tobacco mosaic virus, among other diseases. Take care to rotate crops in your garden and remove diseased plants promptly. Soil pH 4.3-6.6. Hardiness zones 4. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 18,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 50%. Usual seed life: 4–6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 800 feet to 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e6-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2–3’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4–6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e70\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Mexican heirloom. In Mexico, these tomatillos grow unattended in family corn fields and are harvested for home use and for selling in town on market day. High dry matter, small to medium, round fruits store fresh for several weeks, handy for fresh salsa. Portions of the fruits blush with purple, especially after harvest. Tags: Color: Purple, Size: Medium, Specialty: Storage, Heritage: Heirloom, New Listing, Season: Summer, Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild tomatillo and related plants are found everywhere in the Americas except in the far north, with the highest diversity in Mexico. In 2017, scientists reported on their discovery and analysis of a fossil tomatillo found in the Patagonian region of Argentina, dated to 52 million years B.P. The finding has pushed back the earliest appearance of the Solanaceae plant family of which the tomatillos are one genus. Tomatillos were domesticated in Mexico before the coming of Europeans, and played an important part in the culture of the Maya and the Aztecs, more important than the tomato. The specific name philadelphica dates from the 18th century. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=tomatillo%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003etomatillo recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompanions: \u003cb\u003ebasil, mint, chives, sage, parsley, garlic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inhibitors: \u003cb\u003ePotatoes, eggplant, and corn all attract insects that will also eat tomatillos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":6037613314087,"sku":"15519","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":6037613346855,"sku":"15520","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/De-Milpa-tomatillo.jpg?v=1512531591"},{"product_id":"golden-husk","title":"Golden Husk","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003ePhysalis philadelphica\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW TOMATILLO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eSow 4-6 seeds per inch, 6-8 weeks before transplanting out (1-2 weeks later than tomatoes). Transplant after danger of frost and grow without support. Can be buried up to the top 2 sets of leaves. Plants grow large if unpruned, space 2-3' apart. Strong light and cooler temperatures 60-70°F prevent plants from getting leggy. Harvest when the fruit is plump and papery husk splits. Ripe fruits will pull easily from the plant. Fruits store 2-4 weeks at 45°F (7°C). Tomatillo plants are susceptible to early blight, anthracnose, late blight, and tobacco mosaic virus, among other diseases. Take care to rotate crops in your garden and remove diseased plants promptly. Soil pH 4.3-6.6. Hardiness zones 4. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 18,500 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 50%. Usual seed life: 4–6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 800 feet to 1\/2 mile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e70-85˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e6-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e2-3’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e4-6’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##These prolific tomatillos are a key ingredient for the most delicious salsa verde! Because of their abundance in the garden, a few tomatillos often inevitably get left in the beds, and self-seed for years to come! Tags: Color: Gold, Size: Small, Shape: Round, Specialty: Heavy Producer, Season: Summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wild tomatillo and related plants are found everywhere in the Americas except in the far north, with the highest diversity in Mexico. In 2017, scientists reported on their discovery and analysis of a fossil tomatillo found in the Patagonian region of Argentina, dated to 52 million years B.P. The finding has pushed back the earliest appearance of the Solanaceae plant family of which the tomatillos are one genus. Tomatillos were domesticated in Mexico before the coming of Europeans, and played an important part in the culture of the Maya and the Aztecs, more important than the tomato. The specific name philadelphica dates from the 18th century. Delicious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?q=tomatillo%20recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etomatillo recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompanions: \u003cb\u003ebasil, mint, chives, sage, parsley, garlic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inhibitors: \u003cb\u003ePotatoes, eggplant, and corn all attract insects that will also eat tomatillos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n##Feral Farm##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2015##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Feral-Farm-Photo-small.jpg?3##I started growing seed commercially as an apprentice at the Organic Farm School in the Puget Sound in Washington. I already loved growing vegetables, but taking a plant all the way through its life cycle felt like a special kind of honor, and I quickly saw the value in sustaining organic, important, and rare plant varieties and participating in sustainable food systems in this way. I moved to Oregon in 2015 and have been growing my organic seed farming business over the last four seasons by renting land from existing farms and slowly taking on higher volumes and more varieties. I’m currently growing 1.6 acres of certified organic seed crops and heirloom garlic.\"","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"30 Seeds","offer_id":39686516932650,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":39686516965418,"sku":"","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/20210730_152705.jpg?v=1638255236"},{"product_id":"ground-cherry-ottos-brush-creek","title":"Ground Cherry, Otto's Brush Creek","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003ePhysalis pubescens\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW GROUND CHERRY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart ground cherries indoors mid-March through early May. Harden plants off before planting in the ground. Plant in full sun after the danger of frost has passed. Harvest when the fruits are golden in color, the husks are partially dry, and the fruits come off the stem easily. Fruits that have fallen on the ground are ripe and good for eating too if unblemished! Soil pH 5.1-7.0.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/8\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e75-85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e65-75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##Super prolific, yellow, peace-colored, pineapple-flavored orbs of wonderment that look like baby tomatillos. High productivity and incredible flavor! A delicious summer snack eaten raw! Tags: Color: Yellow, Size: Small, Season: Summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to Central and South America. ##Deep Harvest Farm##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2010##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Deep-Harvest-Farm_210x165.jpg?12506478495586146841##Deep Harvest Farm is a certified-organic vegetable, seed and flower farm on Whidbey Island in NW Washington. Run by Annie Jesperson and Nathaniel Talbot, the farm focuses on year-round vegetable production, taking extra steps to use ecological soil management practices such as minimal tillage, the use of compost and cover cropping. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":44259415752746,"sku":null,"price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/ScreenShot2026-04-15at11.27.20PM.png?v=1776320935"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/collections\/tomatillo.oembed","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}