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Tomatillo, Purple de Milpa (Organic) seeds

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$4.25 (Inc. Tax)
$4.25 (Ex. Tax)
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0775A
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Dark purple fruits are smaller (1½-2") and have a sweeter flavor than green tomatillos. Makes an attractive purple salsa, also great grilled. Noticeably less sticky than most tomatillos.

  • 90 days from transplant
  • Organic
  • Purple fruits are very sweet
  • Fruits grow to 1-2 inches
  • Less sticky than other tomatillos

This variety works for:

  • Fresh eating
  • Salsa
  • Freezing

Make sure to remove the papery husk on these fruits before storing them in the refrigerator.

Tomatillos are a key ingredient in green sauces and salsa verde. They can be chopped fresh and tossed in salads or thinly sliced and added to sandwiches. Adding them to salsas and other sauces that require cooking will enhance the flavor of the fruit.