Deep Purple Tomatillo
Physalis philadelphica
A striking tomatillo with rich, deep purple skin and flesh that intensifies in colour as it ripens. Compact fruits offer a balanced, slightly sweet flavour with classic tomatillo brightness, making them excellent for fresh salsas, roasting, or adding vibrant colour to sauces. Plants are productive and ornamental, providing both beauty and utility in the garden.
• Type: Determinate/Compact Tomatillo
• Latin Name: Physalis philadelphica
• Days to Maturity: ~70 days
• Fruit Size: Small, petite tomatillos
• Colour: Deep purple throughout
• Seeds per pack: ~30
• Growing notes: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost. Transplant into full sun and grow with at least one other tomatillo for proper pollination. Great for containers or garden beds.
Deep Purple Tomatillo
Physalis philadelphica
A striking tomatillo with rich, deep purple skin and flesh that intensifies in colour as it ripens. Compact fruits offer a balanced, slightly sweet flavour with classic tomatillo brightness, making them excellent for fresh salsas, roasting, or adding vibrant colour to sauces. Plants are productive and ornamental, providing both beauty and utility in the garden.
• Type: Determinate/Compact Tomatillo
• Latin Name: Physalis philadelphica
• Days to Maturity: ~70 days
• Fruit Size: Small, petite tomatillos
• Colour: Deep purple throughout
• Seeds per pack: ~30
• Growing notes: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost. Transplant into full sun and grow with at least one other tomatillo for proper pollination. Great for containers or garden beds.
