Name: Physalis ixocarpa ‘Purple’
Brand: Les jardins de l'écoumène
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Tomatillo Purple. Tomatillos verts et pourpres, entiers et ouverts. Le cadrage permet de voir les formes, les couleurs et les détails du sujet représenté. Les contours se détachent du fond de l’image, avec des différences de teinte et de texture visibles sur les surfaces. Cette vue accompagne la présentation du produit dans la boutique.

Vegetable Nightshades

Les jardins de l'écoumène

From seed to harvest

Open-pollinated

Common namePurple Tomatillo

FamilyNightshades

GenusCape gooseberry

Speciesixocarpa

CultivarViolet

TypeVegetable

Botanical namePhysalis ixocarpa

Reproducible seedsYes

Quantity per packet40 seeds

Physalis ixocarpa ‘Purple’ — Purple Tomatillo. The tomatillo Physalis ixocarpa ‘Purple’ is a fascinating organic annual that brings to the vegetable garden a touch of exoticism, colour and a productive growth habit. In the garden, its vigorous and bushy growth habit allows it to produce abundantly throughout the summer growing season, especially when growing at least two plants to ensure good cross pollination. The fresh fruit has a distinctly tart and fruity flavour that brings brightness to a prepared dish. Use it in salsas, cooked sauces and recipes inspired by Mexican cuisine to enjoy that characteristic taste.

Recommended planting period: March to April. The sowing depth is 0.5 cm (1/4 in.) Germination usually takes 7 to 14 days. For germination, keep the soil at 22-28°C (72-82°F). Manipulate the young fruit plants without crushing their collar. Give them enough light so that the individual leaves growing on the plant remain well developed and the stems do not lengthen unnecessarily. Gradually increase the duration of the outings before the outdoor planting. Install the mots in a prepared soil and water around the roots to ensure contact with the soil.

With its purple fruits wrapped in their parchment lanterns, it immediately draws the eye and turns the harvest into a true visual as well as taste discovery. Reserve an accessible site for fruit harvesting. Neighboring plants should not cover foliage or hide fruit at the time of harvest. Leave an alley or a side of the square free to intervene without walking near the roots. A prominent planting allows you to monitor the colour and quickly remove damaged fruit after the rain. Place the supports before the rods need them.

Light and life cycle

In the garden

Exposure: Full sun
Life cycle: Annual

Sowing and germination

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

0.5 cm (1/4 in)

Germination temperature

22 to 28°C (72 to 82°F)

Germination time

7 to 14 days

Sowing period

March to April

Propagation

Sowing

Growing method

Recommended planting period: March to April. The sowing depth is 0.5 cm (1/4 in.) Seedlings generally emerge within 7 to 14 days. For germination, keep the soil at 22-28°C (72-82°F). Manipulate the young fruit plants without crushing their collar. Give them enough light so that the leaves remain well developed and the stems do not lengthen unnecessarily. Gradually increase the duration of the outings before the outdoor planting. Install the mots in a prepared soil and water around the roots to ensure contact with the soil. Wait for the foliage to recover before multiplying the interventions. Observe the flowers and then the young fruits to follow the progress of the harvest. Collect at maturity and remove damaged fruit to keep others clean. Avoid leaving the parts harvested for a long time in a warm container in the sun. In the garden, protection under the fruit limits contact with a moist soil. Keep the healthy leaves that feed the plant and facilitate access to successive harvests. When harvesting leafy vegetables, adjust the way you pick them to suit the particular type of plant. Picking the outer leaves preserves the centre of the plant when you want it to continue producing.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Moisture

Keep the potting mix moist during emergence, without standing water; then adjust watering to suit the crop

Watering

For Tomatillo ‘Purple’, keep regular moisture during fruit growth and development. Water slowly at the foot when the soil begins to dry under the surface, then let the excess drain. A mulch on heated soil helps to limit evaporation and splashing. When growing in containers, check the root ball further in hot and windy weather. Avoid the alternations between complete drought and saturation, which complicate the water supply to the roots.

Soil type

Prepare a rich, fertile and well-drained soil. Improve the soil and incorporate ripe compost according to the garden's needs. Roots enjoy a steady moisture reserve, but must also receive air after rain. Avoid long-lasting ingested areas and passages that cut the soil near the plants. When growing in containers, choose a vegetable soil and a drilled pot that lets the excess evacuate without emptying the entire water supply too quickly.

Fertilization

Fertilization supports growth and should take into account the nutrients already present in the soil or potting mix. Use mature compost or a fertilizer suitable for the crop, following the recommended application rate. Avoid combining too many products, especially in a container where the roots have a limited volume of growing medium. Water as needed after applying nutrients, and observe foliage growth before deciding whether another fertilizer application is necessary.

Seasonal care

With its purple fruits wrapped in their parchment lanterns, it immediately draws the eye and turns the harvest into a true visual as well as taste discovery. Manipulate the young fruit plants without crushing their collar. Give them enough light so that the leaves remain well developed and the stems do not lengthen unnecessarily. Gradually increase the duration of the outings before the outdoor planting. Install the mots in a prepared soil and water around the roots to ensure contact with the soil. Wait for the foliage to recover before multiplying the interventions. Observe the flowers and then the young fruits to follow the progress of the harvest. Collect at maturity and remove damaged fruit to keep others clean. Avoid leaving the parts harvested for a long time in a warm container in the sun. In the garden, protection under the fruit limits contact with a moist soil. Keep the healthy leaves that feed the plant and facilitate access to successive harvests. Adjust the harvesting method to the type of leafy vegetable. An outdoor collection preserves the heart when you want to continue production. Very old leaves do not give the same tenderness as young shoots. Rinse the harvest just before use or dry it thoroughly before a short stay in the refrigerator. Its fresh, tart, fruity flavour works well in salsas, sauces and Mexican-inspired dishes.

Growing in containers

Container growing

Suitable for containers

Yes

Recommended pot size

A stable container with drainage holes, enough width for the plant’s spread and sufficient depth for its roots

Choose a location in full sun. Reserve this spread around the plant: 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in.). A fruit container must remain stable when the leaves and stems of the growing plant and the produce that you harvest from the garden take up volume. Choose a well-rooted root ball and a pot that leaves room for its development. Check drainage prior to planting, then monitor moisture during flowering and fruit magnification. Pots close to an entrance facilitate small gatherings. Turn them only if the support and rods can follow the movement without damage. The tomatillo Physalis ixocarpa ‘Purple’ is a fascinating organic annual that brings to the vegetable garden a touch of exoticism, colour and a productive growth habit. In the garden, its vigorous and bushy growth habit allows it to produce abundantly throughout the summer growing season, especially when growing at least two plants to ensure good cross pollination. The fresh fruit has a distinctly tart and fruity flavour that brings brightness to a prepared dish. Use it in salsas, cooked sauces and recipes inspired by Mexican cuisine to enjoy that characteristic taste. Its discreet flowering also attracts pollinating life, participating in the ecological dynamism of the vegetable garden.

Growth and harvest

Size, flowering & harvest

Mature height

90 to 120 cm (35 to 47 in)

Width / spread

60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in)

Foliage type

Seasonal foliage

Growth habit

Bushy

Edible parts

Ripe fruits

Bloom period

Tomatillo's flowers ‘Purple’ prepare the fruits surrounded by a papyraceous envelope. Cultivate several plants to promote cross-pollination and let the flowers produced by the growing plant grow without removing them. Install them in reasonable proximity to each other while maintaining air circulation. Heat and regular humidity accompany the mating. Then observe the envelopes that inflate with the fruit, avoiding shaking or breaking the branches during the procedures.

Fruiting

The fresh fruit has a distinctly tart and fruity flavour that brings brightness to a prepared dish. Use it in salsas, cooked sauces and recipes inspired by Mexican cuisine to enjoy that characteristic taste. We especially like to reap its ripe fruits, still wrapped in their chalice, like small colourful treasures ready to raise the recipes of the late summer.

Harvest

100 days after sowing

Garden companions

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

In a diverse planting, you can reserve sections close to these plants: basil, tomatoes, peppers, onions. The association is used here to organize space and crops. Allow for the height, light requirements and water needs of each plant, leaving enough room between the foliage. Keep a path clear for watering and harvesting, then remove finished crops to make room for the next planting. This arrangement makes maintenance easier without promising protection against garden pests. Reserve an accessible site for fruit harvesting.

Garden use

Reserve an accessible site for fruit harvesting. Neighboring plants should not cover foliage or hide fruit at the time of harvest. Leave an alley or a side of the square free to intervene without walking near the roots. A prominent planting allows you to monitor the colour and quickly remove damaged fruit after the rain. Place the supports before the rods need them. The tomatillo Physalis ixocarpa ‘Purple’ is a fascinating organic annual that brings to the vegetable garden a touch of exoticism, colour and a productive growth habit. Its discreet flowering also attracts pollinating life, participating in the ecological dynamism of the vegetable garden. In the garden, its vigorous and bushy growth habit allows it to produce abundantly throughout the summer growing season, especially when growing at least two plants to ensure good cross pollination. The fresh fruit has a distinctly tart and fruity flavour that brings brightness to a prepared dish. Use it in salsas, cooked sauces and recipes inspired by Mexican cuisine to enjoy that characteristic taste. We especially like to reap its ripe fruits, still wrapped in their chalice, like small colourful treasures ready to raise the recipes of the late summer.

Recipe and storage

Recipe idea

From garden to table

Kitchen idea with Tomatillo ‘Purple’: made of small fruits for four servings. Prepare 400 g of perfectly ripe fruit, without peduncles or envelopes, 30 g of sugar and 30 ml of water. Heat gently in a saucepan for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring, until the fruit softens. Taste and adjust the sugar according to the acidity of the harvest. Allow the mixture to cool, then serve it with plain yogurt. For edible physalis and morelles, spread the green fruits and all vegetative parts. Use clean utensils and cut the ingredients into pieces suited to the size of your harvest. Use freshly harvested ingredients and remove any damaged pieces before preparing the recipe. If doubling the quantities, use a dish with enough space for even mixing or cooking. Promptly refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and eat them within two days. For a meal for two, divide each ingredient quantity by two.

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Purple Tomatillo from seed?

Recommended planting period: March to April. The sowing depth is 0.5 cm (1/4 in.) Seedlings generally emerge within 7 to 14 days. For germination, keep the soil at 22-28°C (72-82°F). Manipulate the young fruit plants without crushing their collar. Give them enough light so that the leaves remain well developed and the stems do not lengthen unnecessarily. Gradually increase the duration of the outings before the outdoor planting. Install the mots in a prepared soil and water around the roots to ensure contact with the soil. Wait for the foliage to recover before multiplying the interventions.

Can I grow Purple Tomatillo in a container?

Choose a location in full sun. Reserve this spread around the plant: 60 to 90 cm (24 to 35 in.). A fruit container must remain stable when the foliage and the harvest take up volume. Choose a well-rooted root ball and a pot that leaves room for its development. Check drainage prior to planting, then monitor moisture during flowering and fruit magnification. Pots close to an entrance facilitate small gatherings. Turn them only if the support and rods can follow the movement without damage. The tomatillo Physalis ixocarpa ‘Purple’ is a fascinating organic annual that brings to the vegetable garden a touch of exoticism, colour and a productive growth habit.

When to enjoy the harvest of Tomatillo's ‘Purple’?

Its fresh, tart, fruity flavour works well in salsas, sauces and Mexican-inspired dishes. We especially like to reap its ripe fruits, still wrapped in their chalice, like small colourful treasures ready to raise the recipes of the late summer. Adjust the way you harvest leafy vegetables to the type of plant and the part that you intend to pick. An outdoor collection preserves the heart when you want to continue production. Very old leaves do not give the same tenderness as young shoots. Rinse the harvest just before use or dry it thoroughly before a short stay in the refrigerator.

What makes Purple Tomatillo distinctive in the garden?

The tomatillo Physalis ixocarpa ‘Purple’ is a fascinating organic annual that brings to the vegetable garden a touch of exoticism, colour and a productive growth habit. In the garden, its vigorous and bushy growth habit allows it to produce abundantly throughout the summer growing season, especially when growing at least two plants to ensure good cross pollination. The fresh fruit has a distinctly tart and fruity flavour that brings brightness to a prepared dish. Use it in salsas, cooked sauces and recipes inspired by Mexican cuisine to enjoy that characteristic taste. Its discreet flowering also attracts pollinating life, participating in the ecological dynamism of the vegetable garden.

How should I arrange a planting of Purple Tomatillo?

Reserve an accessible site for fruit harvesting. Neighboring plants should not cover foliage or hide fruit at the time of harvest. Leave an alley or a side of the square free to intervene without walking near the roots. A prominent planting allows you to monitor the colour and quickly remove damaged fruit after the rain. Place the supports before the rods need them. Observe the flowers produced by the growing plant and then the young fruits to follow the progress of the produce that you harvest from the planted area within your garden. Collect at maturity and remove damaged fruit to keep others clean.