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Tomatillo - Toma Verde

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The tomatillo is frequently used in cooking. Early, large fruited variety. Yellow-green fruit is enclosed in a papery husk that splits when the fruits are ready to harvest. Unique flavor is a favorite in Mexican cuisine, for salsa and green sauces. Grown similar to tomatoes, but handles heat and drought better. Freezes well.

Water:	Water well in the first 2 weeks after setting plants in the garden. They do not like drought conditions, but do well without a lot of water. If you do need to water, do it deeply at the roots.
Mature:	70 days
Harvest:	When the fruits are firm and the husk is papery feeling. The husk will usually split, but when in doubt give the fruit a squeeze to test for firmness.
Planting and Growing Tips:	Avoid planting by corn, fennel and mature dill plants.
Exposure:	Full Sun
Spacing:	36" apart
Soil pH:	6.0-7.0

NOTICE: Please note that not all plants are available all the time. The color and size can vary from photographs.