Tomatillo - Cisineros (10 seeds)

Tomatillo - Cisineros

Physalis ixocarpa

Tomatillo Cisineros is a traditional Mexican heirloom producing large, vigorous green fruit around 6 cm across with excellent flavour at any stage of ripeness. Similar in character to Plaza Latina Giant Green but earlier to mature and slightly more compact in fruit size, it delivers excellent yields of consistently sized fruit suited to both market gardeners and home growers. Harvested apple-green and under-ripe, the fruit adds a bright, tart punch to fresh salsas; left to ripen to yellow-green, it develops a pleasant sweetness that works beautifully cooked or fresh.

Sprawling and vigorous in habit, plants benefit from a trellis but will happily crawl along the ground if left to their own devices. Note that tomatillos are usually self-sterile — always plant at least two for reliable fruit set and generous yields through the season.

Planting Season: Spring, Summer
Sow: Indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant after frost risk passes
Spacing: 60-90 cm apart with trellis support recommended
Height: Sprawling to 1-1.5 m; trellis recommended
Germination: 7-14 days at 21-24°C
Harvest: 75 days; harvest apple-green for tart salsa or ripen to yellow-green for sweetness
Flavour: Tart and bright when green; sweet and mellow when yellow-green ripe

10 seeds