Tomatillo, Chupon de Malinalco (10 seeds)

Tomatillo - Chupon de Malinalco

Tomatillo 'Chupon de Malinalco' is a rare and exceptional heirloom from Malinalco, Mexico, producing large, pointed yellow fruit up to 10 cm long with a rich, sweet-tart flavour often compared to a blend of paste tomato and husk cherry. The pale green husks dry to a buff colour, revealing smooth golden skin underneath, and the fruit is excellent for salsa, roasting, grilling, or eating fresh straight from the plant. A genuinely special variety with outstanding flavour and impressive fruit size that sets it apart from standard tomatillos.

Vigorous and productive, 'Chupon de Malinalco' thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Plant more than one for cross-pollination and the best fruit set. It performs well in New Zealand conditions through the warmer months and suits growing in garden beds or large containers in a warm, sheltered position.

Planting Season: Spring, Summer
Sow: Indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost risk passes
Spacing: 60–90 cm apart
Height: 1–1.5 m; bushy and spreading
Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C
Harvest: 75–80 days; when husks dry to buff and fruit fills the husk
Flavour: Rich, sweet-tart, and fruity with Zesty character