{"product_id":"tomatillopurple65days","title":"Tomatillo Purple (65 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtended storage ability after harvest. Very decorative. Purple tomatillos take a long time to become fully purple. \u003cstrong\u003eTIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep harvested fruits in the light to intensify the purple skin pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple tomatillos are similar in shape to a tomato, though rounder with an average diameter of generally only two inches at maturity. The Purple tomatillo is encased in a paper thin heart-shaped husk which is green in coloring when young. The husk will eventually split and become burlap toned as the fruit matures. The fruit itself, when young develops a lime green color that fades and becomes violet purple with white markings at each end as it ages. A mature tomatillo will have filled its husk, have a firm, waxy exterior and a moist, cottony seed-bearing flesh. Though, the fruit resemble the look of a tomato, their flavorings are starkly different. As tomatoes sweeten with maturity, the Purple tomatillo is fruitier and truly sweet-tart with citrus flavors of lemon and lime and sub-acid flavors of plum and pear. Purple tomatillos are less tart than their green counterpart and cooking them will enhance their flavor while also imparting a greater depth of sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStart seed indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out to the garden. Cover seeds with 1\/4 in. of soil. Firm soil over seed. Keep moist but not waterlogged. To germinate maintain a soil temperature of 24°C. Seed should germinate in 5 days. Once seeds have sprouted, 14-16 hours of light per day is essential. Once plants have reached 5 in. transplant to 3 in. peat pots. Place the root ball at the bottom of the pot, filling pot with soil will ensure better root development along the stem. Plants will develop better with a growing temperature of 17°C until transplanting out. Fertilize weekly with our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #276221;\"\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #276221; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/ttseeds.com\/product\/rose-and-strawberry-fertilizer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRose \u0026amp; Strawberry 10-52-17\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"color: #276221;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca style=\"color: #276221; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/ttseeds.com\/product\/liquid-seaweed-2-5-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLiquid Seaweed\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for strong root development. Do not transplant out till night temperatures are warm. Harvest fruit once paper husks loosen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"250 sds","offer_id":42752741179476,"sku":"2386B","price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 sds","offer_id":42752741212244,"sku":"2386A","price":4.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2241\/9163\/files\/2386-2.jpg?v=1765405462","url":"https:\/\/collection-import-export.myshopify.com\/products\/tomatillopurple65days","provider":"collection-import-export","version":"1.0","type":"link"}