What is Grande Rio Verde tomatillo used for?
Grande Rio Verde is a large green tomatillo prized for authentic salsa verde and Mexican cooking. Its tangy, firm fruit fills the papery husk and holds up well when roasted or simmered.
When and how do I plant Grande Rio Verde seeds?
Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, about 1/4 inch deep. Transplant outdoors after frost danger passes, and plant at least two plants together since tomatillos need cross-pollination to set fruit.
How long until Grande Rio Verde tomatillos are ready?
Fruit is typically ready about 70 to 80 days from transplant. Harvest when the husks are full and the fruit fills them out but is still firm and green.
How much space and sun do tomatillo plants need?
Give plants full sun and space them 24 to 36 inches apart, as they grow into large, sprawling plants. Staking or caging keeps the branches supported and the fruit off the ground.
Why should I plant more than one tomatillo plant?
Tomatillos are largely self-incompatible, so a single plant sets little or no fruit. Growing two or more nearby ensures good pollination and a heavy harvest.
How many seeds are in a packet and are they heirloom?
Each packet holds about 60 heirloom, non-GMO seeds. Kept cool and dry, they stay viable for several growing seasons.
How long do the seeds last?
Stored cool, dry, and sealed in the original packet, the seeds stay viable for a couple of years or more, with the best germination in the first year or two.
Are these seeds germination tested?
Yes. Every batch is germination tested before it ships, so you can count on strong, even results.
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