Tomatillo Seeds - Ixocarpa - Really Purple

Striking deep-purple tomatillo with rich, sweet-tart flavor perfect for colorful salsas and sauces.

Really Purple Tomatillo Seeds produce one of the most striking and flavorful tomatillos available, yielding deep violet to plum-colored fruits wrapped in papery husks. This rare Physalis ixocarpa variety matures in about 70–80 days and delivers heavy clusters of 2–3 inch fruits with exceptional color and depth. Really Purple Tomatillo Seeds are ideal for growers looking to add both visual impact and bold flavor to the garden.

The flavor of Really Purple tomatillos is sweet-tart with subtle berry notes, offering more richness and less sharp acidity than green types. When cooked, they deepen in color and create complex sauces perfect for salsa, sauces, jams, and traditional dishes. Fresh fruits add brightness to salads, ceviche, and pico de gallo.

Plants grown from Really Purple Tomatillo Seeds are vigorous, spreading, and high-yielding, reaching 4–5 feet tall. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil and require at least one other tomatillo plant for proper pollination. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production throughout the season.

Rooted in Indigenous cultivation traditions of Physalis, Really Purple Tomatillo Seeds offer gardeners a rare heirloom that combines cultural depth, ornamental beauty, and outstanding culinary performance.