{"title":"Tomatillo \u0026 Ground Cherry Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own salsa verde garden. Our non-GMO, open-pollinated tomatillo and ground cherry seeds — including Grande Rio Verde tomatillo and Cape Gooseberry — produce husk-wrapped fruits bursting with bright, tangy flavor. Easy to start from seed and perfect for authentic Mexican cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unique-tomato-and-tomatillo-variety-pack","title":"14 Unique Tomato and Tomatillo Variety Pack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"descwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collection-des\" class=\"articleLookbook-des collection-descr\"\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrow a whole tomato garden from one heirloom tomato seeds variety pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tomato seeds variety pack gives you non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom tomato and tomatillo seed varieties in a single box, spanning beefsteak, cherry, paste and salsa types. It is made for home gardeners who want vine-ripe flavor and enough variety for slicing, sauce and salsa. Every variety is germination tested, and every packet carries a QR code that opens a free online growing guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually labeled, resealable tomato and tomatillo seed packets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA QR growing guide on every packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA set of mini garden tools: leaf clipper, tweezers, seed dibber, weeding fork and widger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA resealable storage bag to keep unused seeds fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set covers the whole tomato spectrum: meaty Red and White Beefsteak for slicing, Large Cherry and Yellow Pear for snacking, Roma VF for paste and sauce, colorful Amana Orange and Dr. Wyche's Yellow, plus two tomatillos for green salsa. The full variety list is shown below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners choose Organo Republic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds you can save and resow year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination tested before every packet is sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked by a licensed US seed dealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA free growing guide behind the QR code on each packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStart your tomato garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to grow your own tomatoes? Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tomato-tomatillo-seeds\"\u003etomato and tomatillo seeds\u003c\/a\u003e or read our step by step \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/tomatoes\"\u003etomato growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for starting, staking and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"button banner-button-animated desc-button\" id=\"rich-text__lessMore\" data-more=\"Read More\" data-less=\"Read Less\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40520866791631,"sku":"ORSTT_21_01","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/14-Unique-Tomato-and-Tomatillo-Variety-Pack-Organo-Republic-266615641.jpg?v=1783372492"},{"product_id":"tomatillo-cape-gooseberry-seeds","title":"Tomatillo Cape Gooseberry Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCape Gooseberry is a distinctive tomatillo relative that produces small, golden-orange berries wrapped in papery husks with a sweet-tart, tropical flavor. Also called ground cherry, this variety (\u003cem\u003ePhysalis peruviana\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown much like a tomatillo but eaten more like a fruit. Gardeners after something unusual will find these tomatillo seeds rewarding and easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for adventurous gardeners and home cooks who love unique flavors for jams, desserts, and fresh snacking straight from the husk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost, sowing 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil around 70–80°F. Transplant after frost has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. These sprawling plants benefit from room to spread and grow as warm-season annuals in USDA zones 4–11.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBerries ripen roughly 70–75 days after transplanting. The fruit is ready when the papery husk turns tan and dry and the berries drop to the ground — simply gather the fallen husks. Ripe fruit inside is golden and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCape Gooseberries are wonderful eaten fresh, added to fruit salads, or cooked into jams, pies, and sauces. Their sweet-tart taste also pairs well with cheeses and makes an elegant garnish for desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/cape-gooseberry-tomatillo\"\u003eHow to Grow Cape Gooseberry From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012857192655,"sku":"ORITCG_08_01","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Tomatillo-Cape-Gooseberry-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266640135.png?v=1783372786"},{"product_id":"tomatillo-grande-rio-verde-seeds","title":"Tomatillo Grande Rio Verde Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrande Rio Verde is a large-fruited tomatillo that produces husk-wrapped, apple-green fruits packed with the bright, tangy flavor essential to authentic salsa verde. This variety (\u003cem\u003ePhysalis ixocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e) yields sizable, meaty tomatillos on vigorous, sprawling plants. Cooks who love Mexican cuisine will find these tomatillo seeds a must-grow for fresh and roasted green sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for home cooks who make salsa verde, enchiladas, and green chile dishes, and for gardeners who want a productive, easy-growing tomatillo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost, sowing 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil around 70–80°F. Transplant after frost has passed, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart in full sun. Plant at least two tomatillos for good pollination. These sprawling plants grow as warm-season annuals in USDA zones 4–12 and benefit from staking or caging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFruit is ready about 75–85 days after transplanting. Pick when the papery husks fill out and split slightly, revealing firm green fruit inside. Harvest before the husks fully dry for the best tangy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrande Rio Verde tomatillos are the foundation of salsa verde and green enchilada sauce, delicious whether raw or roasted. Their tart, citrusy flavor also brightens soups, stews, and grilled dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? 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