{"product_id":"tomatillo-toma-verde","title":"Tomatillo | Toma Verde","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow thick, tangy, and deliciously tart fruits of Toma Verde tomatillo right in your home garden. This classic open-pollinated Mexican heirloom variety is a cherished garden staple, celebrated for producing heavy yields of medium-to-large green fruits wrapped in papery husks that burst with bright, sweet-tart flavor essential for authentic salsa verde and traditional Latin American cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVigorous and fast-growing, Toma Verde matures earlier than most other tomatillo varieties, making it exceptionally reliable for cooler climates. Sturdy, spreading plants produce an abundance of golf-ball-sized fruits throughout the warm summer months, delivering non-stop harvests for home cooks and canning enthusiasts across Canadian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Toma Verde Tomatillo?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Mexican heirloom producing smooth, firm green fruits encased in natural papery husks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, citrusy, and tangy-sweet flavor profile—the essential ingredient for homemade salsa verde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-maturing variety tailored for reliable yields in short or cool growing seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous, branching plants provide prolific production from midsummer straight until autumn frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for fresh salsas, roasting, enchilada sauces, canning, and hot sauce recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 60–70 days to maturity from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 35-40 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Toma Verde Tomatillo from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart tomatillo seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last expected spring frost date. Sow seeds 6 mm (1\/4 inch) deep in starter flats or pots filled with seed starting mix, maintaining warm soil temperatures of 21–27°C (70–80°F) for rapid germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant outdoors in late spring after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures warm up. Space plants 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) apart in rows spaced 90 cm (36 inches) apart. Plant two or more tomatillo plants near each other to ensure proper cross-pollination and fruit set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a warm, sheltered location in full sun with fertile, well-draining soil. Provide sturdy tomato cages or stakes to support heavy, fruit-laden branches throughout the peak growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest fruits when they completely fill their papery husks and the husks begin to split at the bottom, just as the skin transitions from light green to yellow-green for peak tangy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tomatillos in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToma Verde is one of the very best tomatillo varieties for Canadian growing conditions due to its impressive earliness, ripening weeks ahead of traditional late-season varieties across regional Canadian zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting seeds early under grow lights and setting transplants out in rich, warm soil once summer weather stabilizes guarantees a heavy, continuous harvest of tangy tomatillos before autumn frosts arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/How_To_Grow_Tomatillo_In_Canada_-_Complete_Guide.pdf?v=1794284444\" title=\"How To Grow Tomatillo in Canada | Complete Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow Tomatillo in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eToma Verde Tomatillo Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhysalis philadelphica 'Toma Verde'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/tomatillo-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eTomatillo (Toma Verde \/ Mexican Husk Tomato)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eTender perennial grown as a warm-season annual fruit crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 60–70 days (from transplant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 35-40 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/pollinators-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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With its early maturity, heavy yields, and authentic tangy flavor, Toma Verde tomatillo is a deeply satisfying and essential addition to your Canadian vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your seeds this season and enjoy an abundant harvest of homegrown Mexican husk tomatoes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39299410100312,"sku":"","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/products\/tomatillo1.jpg?v=1794178026","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/tomatillo-toma-verde","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}