Tomatillo, Queen of Malinalco (Certified Organic Seeds)
$4.79
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Description: Native to the highlands of Mexico, the tomatillo has long been a staple in kitchen gardens and popular cuisines. The Queen of Malinalco variety is distinguished by its elongated fruits, encased in a pale beige lantern that splits open when ripe to reveal a golden-yellow skin. Evokes a small mango!
A valuable companion in organic gardens, it offers a fruit that is both tangy and sweet, highly prized in cooking for fresh sauces and preparations inspired by Mexican traditions. When grown properly in fertile soil and full sun, Queen of Malinalco becomes a reliable plant, faithfully delivering summer harvests.
Certified Organic/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 40 seeds
Latin Name: Physalis ixocarpa
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 70-80 days
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 60-70 cm (24 - 30 inches)
Certified Organic: Québec vrai
Germination: 14 - 21 days at 21 - 25° C.
Sowing: Indoors 4 - 6 weeks before planting out date. It is not recommended to start tomatillos too early, as they get leggy. Apply a kelp fertilizer such as Sea Magic™ from first watering onwards.
Planting depth: Barely covered. Spacing: 2’ inches between plants.
Harvesting: Fruits are ready when they are plump and the husks are splitting.
Growing in Containers: Not well suited for containers, except larger pots such as half barrels.
Fertilizing (Containers): After transplant, avoid high nitrogen fertilizers in favour of balanced compost - this will encourage better flower set and yield.
Watering (Containers): Water deeply when top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Check every day or two during very hot weather.
Growing in Mixed Planters: Not well suited to mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Garden): After transplant, avoid high nitrogen fertilizers in favour of balanced compost - this will encourage better flower set and yield.
Watering (Garden): Water new transplants regularly to establish roots. Once established, water deeply as required.
Garden Companions:
Vegetable Companions: Peppers, asparagus, carrots, onions and members of the cabbage family benefit from growing near tomatillo plants.
Herb Companions: Basil, mint, chives, sage, parsley and garlic are companion plants to tomatillo. Growing fragrant herbs as companion plants to tomatillo will repel most common pests.
Flowering Companions: Tomatillo plants are known to attract bees, which are necessary for the plant to produce its fruit, beneficial flowers will increase the likelihood of pollination. Nasturtium, bee balm and marigolds are the preferred companion flowering plants for tomatillo.
Avoid: Pole Beans and Legumes. Tomatillo plants will not do well grown near plants that produce excessive nitrogen (like pole beans and legumes). Fennel and dill planted close to a tomatillo will stunt the plant's growth thereby affecting its health.
Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.
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