Tomatillo 'De Milpa' Seeds for Home Gardening - Heirloom Vegetable Seeds for Salsa Verde & Mexican Cuisine Seeds

Product Name: Tomatillo, 'De Milpa'
Available Quantities: 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack

Key Attributes:

• Mature Height: 3-4 feet tall
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Uses: Perfect for culinary applications like salsas, sauces, and Mexican dishes; also serves as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Product Details:

Tomatillo 'De Milpa' is a reliable and flavorful variety, widely used in traditional Mexican cooking. Its unique, tangy taste enhances salsas, sauces, and other dishes. With its compact size, it is suitable for home gardens, containers, and raised beds. This plant thrives in full sun and is easy to grow, making it a great addition to your vegetable garden or culinary herb collection.

• Germination Rate: High
• Seed Freshness: Fresh, ensuring optimal germination
• Origin: Sustainably sourced
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions:

1. Seed Preparation:

   • No special preparation is required for tomatillo seeds.

2. Sowing:

   • Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, or sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
   • Plant seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix or directly in garden soil.

3. Germination:

   • Keep soil consistently moist until seeds germinate.
   • Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days when soil temperature is around 70°F (21°C).

4. Transplanting:

   • Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost, spacing them 2-3 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation.

5. Care and Maintenance:

   • Provide regular watering, especially during dry spells.
   • Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
   • Stake or cage plants to support their growth, particularly as fruits develop.
   • Prune tomatillo plants to improve air circulation and encourage better fruit production.

Happy Gardening!