Tomatillo - Amethyst & Emerald Geodes (10 seeds)

Tomatillo - Amethyst & Emerald Geodes

Physalis ixocarpa

Tomatillo Amethyst and Emerald Geodes is a striking open-pollinated variety bred by Adaptive Seeds in Corvallis, Oregon, producing jewel-toned medium fruit in a beautiful mix of deep purple and vivid green. The name is perfectly chosen — cracking open a ripe husk reveals fruit with the rich, saturated colour of a polished gemstone. The tangy-sweet, rich flavour intensifies as fruit ripens fully within the husk, and the heavy yields over a long productive season make it as practical as it is beautiful.

Best for fresh salsas, roasting, and stewing where the mixed colours make a visually stunning result. Thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Stake or cage plants to keep fruit clean and off the ground. As with all tomatillos, plant two or more for cross-pollination and the best fruit set.

Planting Season: Spring, Summer
Sow: Indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost risk passes
Spacing: 60-90 cm apart with staking or caging
Height: 1-1.5 m; vigorous; stake or cage for best results
Germination: 7-14 days at 21-24°C
Harvest: 70-80 days; when husks fill out and fruit is fully coloured
Flavour: Tangy-sweet and rich; intensifies when fully ripe in the husk