Tomatillo, Husk Tomato, Miltomate, Tomate de Fresadilla 'Verde Puebla'

This traditional Mexican heirloom produces a prolific bushy plant growing 3-4' tall and across, and does well in partial shade.
<...Read Morebr /> Green 2" sweet fruits are ripe when the fruits burst through husk.

Blend with hot peppers to make Mexican green sauce. Fruits have best flavor when washed with mild soap and then rinsed off thoroughly, which removes the naturally sticky coating on the outside of the fruit.

A medium tall plant that yielded almost 19 tons per acre in Indianna field trials. Large fruits averaging 0.9 ounces.
Note tomatil...Read Morelos are self sterile. Two plants are required. Athough it is a tender perennial, it has been successfully grown as an annual as far north as Saskatchewan. Available from Golden Valley Seed.